Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (1.5oz, 42g)
  • 1 small onion, chopped fine
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine or put through the garlic press
  • 1 lb sweet Italian sausage (454g) **see note**
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried basil, thyme, marjoram, and oregano)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup chicken broth (8.3oz, 235g)
  • 1½ cups heavy cream (12.6oz, 357g)
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (2.6oz, 74g)
  • handful of fresh basil, sliced thin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb penne pasta (454g)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (.5oz, 14g)

Instructions:

  1. Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook until al dente. Drain and toss with butter.
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until it is soft and translucent.
  3. Remove the sausage from casings and add to the pan. Cook until browned.
  4. Add Italian seasoning, bay leaf, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Let simmer on low for 15 minutes.
  5. Off the heat, stir in parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Toss with hot buttered penne and serve immediately.

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