Bow Ties in Tomato Cream Sauce

I love a good cream sauce and this lightened version is satisfying and delicious.  It has just the right amount of creaminess and the turkey sausage really makes it a complete meal.  My whole family loved this dish, and I have a feeling it will be going on our weekly rotation for a while!

Ingredients:

1 lb. of bow tie pasta

1 package of turkey sausage (I use the Jennie O brand) sliced

1 tbs olive oil

1/2 an onion diced

2 cloves of minced garlic

1 can of diced tomatoes

1 cup of heavy cream

1 cup of chicken broth

1 cup of cheddar jack cheese

flat leaf parsley or green onions to garnish

salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Prepare pasta according to package directions -3 minutes (You want to finish cooking the pasta in the sauce. The starch helps the sauce to thicken.)  In a large skillet over medium heat saute onions and garlic in the olive oil.  When softened, about 5 minutes, add the sausage and brown lightly.  After the sausage has browned up add the tomatoes, broth and cream.  Simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.  Add the cheese and stir until it is melted completely.  Check the seasonings, the sausage and cheese are both salty so you may not need to add much or any salt depending on your preferences.  Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Allow the pasta to finish cooking in the sauce, about three minutes.  Serve immediately and garnish with parsley or green onions.

Doesn't it look great?  My kids gobbled it up!  I hope your will too!