Wagon Wheel Pasta Plate

• 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2/3 cup vegetable or beef broth
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 8 ounces uncooked wagon wheel pasta
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil, optional

1. In a large skillet, cook the sausage, red pepper, mushrooms, onion and garlic over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add the tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
2. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the cream. Slowly stir in the sausage mixture; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Drain pasta; toss with creamy sausage mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil if desired.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/wagon-wheel-pasta-plate/ (may not work)