Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Your Next Weeknight Hero - My…

Ingredients

• 1 pound (454g) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or your favourite shape)
• 8 quarts (7.5 L) water
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) salt
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
• 1 pound (454g) Italian sausage, removed from casing (sweet, hot, or a mix)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup/150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 2 teaspoons/10g)
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) red pepper flakes (optional)
• ½ cup (120ml) dry red wine (optional, use chicken broth if preferred)
• 28 ounce (794g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
• ¼ cup (30g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) chopped fresh basil, for garnish
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste