Shelly's Recipe

CREAM SAUCE WITH SAUSAGE AND PEAS

Category: Sauces - Miscellaneous

1 lb hot or mild Italian sausage
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/3 cup white wine
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup plus 2 tbsp heavy cream
2 cups fresh or frozen peas
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper

Brown sausage in a large skillet. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Pour off grease in pan. Add oil and heat over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and cook until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Ad wine and simmer until almost evaporated, 1-3 minutes. Add broth and 1 cup cream; simmer until sauce reaches consistency of light cream, 6-9 minutes. Stir in peas and sausage and cook until flavors melt, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese, season with salt and pepper. Toss sauce and remaining 2 tbsp cream with cooked pasta and serve. NOTE: Good served with bow tie or small shells.