SAUSAGE WITH CREAM AND BASIL

QUICK COOK

SERVES 4

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
8oz (250g) italian sausages, skinned and crumbled
1 1/4 cups (300ml) heavy cream
1 l b (500g) dried pasta
1 handful fresh basil leaves, torn
salt, black pepper
freshly grated parmesan to serve

Heat oil in a skillet. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally over medium high heat, until just golden, 5 minutes. Add sausage and cook, stirring frequently to break up meat, until it just loses its pink color, 10 minutes. Stir in cream and simmer until just thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water, until firm to the bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Add pasta with basil to the hot sauce. Toss well to coat, adding reserved water as needed. Serve immediately with parmesan.
 
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