Penne Rigate Recipes Sausage Peppers with a Creamy Twist

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound Italian sausage, sweet or hot, casings removed
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), seeded and sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• Fresh basil leaves, chopped, for garnish
• 1 pound penne rigate pasta
• Salt for pasta water