Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb. rigatoni pasta
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
• 3 cups fresh or frozen green peas
• 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Crushed red pepper, for garnish

Directions

1. Cook pasta as directed until al dente. Drain.

2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; saute about 30 seconds. Add sausage; cook until browned, breaking up lumps with a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes. Add peas; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

3. Increase heat to medium-high and slowly stir in whipping cream and butter. Bring to a slight boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 5 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta. Sprinkle with cheese, salt, and black pepper. Garnish with

4. red pepper.

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