Sausage & Peppers Penne Alfredo

• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or bacon drippings)
• 5 hot Italian sausage links (you can use mild)
• 2 bell peppers (you may also use poblanos or other mild chiles)
• 1 white onion
• 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
• salt & pepper (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons flour (optional)
• 1/4 cup chicken broth or 1/4 cup stock
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• fresh basil

1. Slice sausage into 3/4 inch slices.
2. Cut onions and peppers in to thin strips (julienne slices).
3. Mince 3 to 4 cloves of garlic or measure out 1 Tbsp of pre-minced garlic.
4. Chop basil into small strips (about 1 inch in length).
5. Prepare pasta based on packaged instructions.
6. Fry sausage in oil over medium-high heat until all pieces have turned brown.
7. Add peppers and onions, season with salt and pepper to taste, and fry with sausage for 2 minutes.
8. Add garlic and fry for 1 more minute.
9. Dust the mixture with 2 Tbsp of flour (this step is optional, and will create a thicker sauce) and stir for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
10. Add chicken broth and stir mixture for about 30 seconds.
11. Turn heat down to medium-low and add cream. Stir to combine.
12. Slowly bring cream to a boil and let simmer for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
13. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until cheese is melted into mixture.
14. Garnish with fresh basil and serve over pasta.

penne pasta, olive oil, sausage, bell peppers, white onion, garlic, salt, flour, chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sausage-peppers-penne-alfredo-347015 (may not work)