Tomato Basil Pasta | Recipe Cart

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• ½ lb. ground sausage (hot or sweet)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup half and half
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated and at room temp.)
• 1 heaping Tablespoon cream cheese (at room temp.)
• 3/4 pound refrigerated tortellini (see notes for other pasta options)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1/3 cup firmly packed basil leaves (chiffonade)
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)