Brats & Pasta

Name: Brats & Pasta
Ingredients: 5 bratwursts (any flavor); 3 cups bow tie pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped; 1 1/2 cups cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

5 bratwursts (any flavor)
3 cups bow tie pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 cups cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

Directions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente, drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
2

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat add sliced sausage to the skillet and cook.
3

Add red pepper flakes and continue sauteing until sausage is no longer pink.
4

Add onion and garlic to skillet and continue until onion softens.
5

Stir in tomatoes and salt, (if using fresh tomatoes, saute them for 3 minutes until softened) then add light cream and Parmesan cheese; simmer gently until mixture thickens (about 5 minutes).
6

Stir in the cooked pasta and basil, and heat through, about 3 minutes.
7

If desired, garnish with a sprinkle of fresh basil or shaved Parmesan cheese.