Linguine With Sausage, Mushroom, and Cream Sauce

1. 1

   Saute sausage in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown and cooked through, breaking up large pieces with fork, about 12 minutes.

2. 2

   Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to plate.

3. 3

   Add mushrooms and crushed red pepper to drippings in skillet.

4. 4

   Cover and cook until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.

5. 5

   Add 3/4 cup broth and cream to skillet and set aside.

6. 6

   Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.

7. 7

   Drain pasta; return to same pot.

8. 8

   Add sausage, mushroom mixture and cheese.

9. 9

   Toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta thickly, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if mixture is dry, about 3 minutes.

10. 10

    Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.