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