Wagon Wheel Pasta Plate

Name: Wagon Wheel Pasta Plate
Ingredients: 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2/3 cup vegetable or beef broth; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 8 ounces uncooked wagon wheel pasta; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil, optional

12 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2/3 cup vegetable or beef broth
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
8 ounces uncooked wagon wheel pasta
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil, optional

Directions

1

In a large skillet, cook the sausage, red pepper, mushrooms, onion and garlic over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add the tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
2

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the cream. Slowly stir in the sausage mixture; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Drain pasta; toss with creamy sausage mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil if desired.