Pasta with Sausage and Cream

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta and add salt.

2. 2

   Put the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   As it melts, crumble the sausage meat into it, making the bits 1/2 inch or less in size.

4. 4

   Add the cream and adjust the heat so that the mixture simmers gently.

5. 5

   Cook the pasta until it is tender but not at all mushy.

6. 6

   Drain, reserving about a cup of the cooking water.

7. 7

   Dress the pasta with the sauce, adding some of the reserved cooking liquid if necessary.

8. 8

   Taste and adjust the seasoning, toss with the Parmesan, and serve.

9. 9

   This is simpler, lighter, and just as good in its own way: in step 1, replace the butter with olive oil, omit the cream, and add 1/2 cup water to the sausage.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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