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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook pasta according to directions on the package, with a splash of olive oil and salt.
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When its done, make sure to reserve a small amount of the pasta water to thin the sauce with later, if necessary.
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Then, drain pasta and set aside.
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Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add sausage and brown/crumble until done; remove to a plate and cover to keep warm.
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Fry bacon in the same skillet until crispy; dice up bacon and add to sausage mixture.
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Reserve a small amount of the grease and dump the rest.
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Saute diced tomatoes, garlic, and 3/4 cup (or more if you want) of basil using a small amount of the grease (about one tablespoon).
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Add sausage/bacon mixture back to the skillet.
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Stir to combine and add salt and pepper to taste.
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Cover to keep warm.
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For the sauce:
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In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and then add heavy cream.
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Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
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Gradually, stir in all of the cheeses and reduce to low heat.
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Continue to stir until all of the cheeses are combined and add salt and pepper to taste.
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Add sausage mixture to the sauce and stir to combine.
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Add pasta to sauce mixture and stir to combine.
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If the sauce is a little clumpy, add a small amount of the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce, until it is the desired consistency.
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Then pour pasta into a large baking dish.
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Top with plenty of shredded parmesan cheese and more chopped basil.
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Bake pasta in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
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Then broil on high and continue to cook pasta for 5-6 minutes until the top is golden brown and slighty crispy.
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Serve and enjoy.
