Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spiral shaped pasta
3/4 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions.
In a large skillet, cook sausage in oil and butter over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Add red pepper and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are tender and sausage is no longer pink.
Add broth; cook for 2 minutes.
Add the cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil. reduce heat; cook over low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain pasta.
In a large bowl, combine sausage mixture and pasta.
Before serving, sprinkle with parsley.