So easy to make, simple enough that the kids---or guests---will love it. I use mild, Italian sausage. If it comes in a casing, remove sausage from casing.

Sausage Cream Pasta 1 pound sweet sausage 1/2 c. chopped onion 3 T butter 2 T olive oil 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 5-10 grindings of course pepper from mill Big pinch kosher salt 1 LB pasta, cooked according to directions Serve with: pepper, fresh Parmesan, grilled tomatoes

Place onion, oil, butter in skillet ovr medium for 10 minutes. Add sausage, crumble, and cook for 10 more minutes. Add salt, pepper, cream. Saute until thickened, stirring occasionally.

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