Creamy Pasta with Sausage and Mushrooms

Method

• step 1

  Cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water when draining.

• step 2

  While the pasta is cooking, heat a large saute pan over med/high heat and add olive oil.

• step 3

  Add sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, 10 - 12 minutes.

• step 4

  Add garlic and cook 1 minute, then add the mushrooms, stirring well. Continue to cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently so the garlic doesn't burn.

• step 5

  Add the white wine and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

• step 6

  Add cream and about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water.

• step 7

  Stir in the red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, parsley, and parmesan. Cook until the sauce has thickened, adding more pasta water if needed.

• step 8

  Add the cooked pasta and toss well. Top with a sprinkle of parsley and parmesan to serve.