Pasta with Sausage and Peas Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 ounces uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1-1/2 cups frozen peas
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat or feta cheese
• Thinly sliced fresh basil, optional