Spicy Bow Tie Pasta

This is one of Sophia's favorite. You can adjust the "heat" by adding more or less red pepper flakes. I also like to add about a cup of frozen peas to the sauce before adding the pasta to make a great one pot meal.

Spicy Bow Tie Pasta

1-12 ounce pkg bow tie pasta

2 TBS olive oil

1 lb sweet italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced

1-28 ounce can diced tomatoes

1 1/2 cups cream, milk or evaporated milk

1/2 tsp salt

3 TBS minced parsley (optional)

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Cook pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain.

While pasta is cooking, heat oil in deep skillet over medium high heat. Brown sausage with onion, breaking up any large pieces of sausage. Drain any extra grease. Add garlic and pepper flakes. Stir in tomoatoes, cream or milk and salt. Simmer until mixture thickens about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir cooked pasta into sauce and heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.