Rigatoni Bolognese

Here is a simple and delicious pasta recipe that everyone loves.  It's great for entertaining a large group or just for your family. A typical bolognese style sauce takes hours to cook. Who has time for that?  Here is a simpler bolognese that doesn't skimp on flavor.  Besides, Who doesn't love pasta!  Serve with a salad and dinner is done. Cheers!

1 lb. Rigatoni pasta
1 lb. ground Italian sausage
2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 yellow onion
6 cloves of garlic
1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes.
1 Tbs. dried basil
1 Tbs. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups Half and Half or heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Cook rigatoni in salted water according to package directions.

In a big saute pan, heat extra virgin olive oil on high heat.  
Add onions and garlic and saute for 3 minutes. 
Add Italian sausage to the pan breaking it up with a spatula until it is browned.  
Add diced tomatoes, juice and all.  
Turn heat to low and add basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and half and half or heavy cream.  
Cover and let it cook  together for 10 minutes on low heat.  
When pasta is al dente, drain and combine pasta with the sausage mixture. 
Mix well and let the pasta finish cooking in the sauce for about 2-3 minutes.  
Turn heat completely off and mix in Parmesan cheese.  I save a little to sprinkle on the top for serving.

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