Creamy Sausage-Tomato Rotini

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Additional Information 521 calories, 22 g total fat, 66 mg cholesterol, 1000 mg sodium, 58 g carbohydrate, 21 g protein, 0% vitamin A, 7% vitamin C, 18% calcium, 16% iron.

by Gaelige Coinnaigh·published 2006-02-16

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Pork

Servings

6 serving(s)

Total time

35 min

prep 5 min

Calories / serving

512 kcal

Ingredients (9)

serves

1 lb sweet bulk sausage or 1 lb hot Italian sausagesausage
1/2 cup finely chopped oniononion
3 garlic cloves, finely choppedgarlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesred-pepper-flakes
1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoestomato
1 1/2 cups half-and-half or 1 1/2 cups light creamcream
12 ounces rotini pasta (corkscrew pasta) or 12 ounces gemelli pasta (twisted ropes)
3 tablespoons finely snipped fresh basilbasil
freshly ground romano cheese

Instructions (4 steps)

01In a heavy large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, garlic, and red pepper over medium heat until sausage is cooked through, stirring to break up pieces of sausage. Drain off excess fat.
02Stir in undrained tomatoes; boil gently, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add half-and-half or light cream. Simmer 4 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.
03

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