Creamy Pasta with Tomatoes and Italian Sausage

Recipe from Lorilyn Glenn

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb. Sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, crumbled
½ tsp crushed dried red pepper flakes
½ C diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14.5 oz can) Italian plum tomatoes drained, chopped
1 1/2 C whipping cream
1/2 tsp salt
12 oz of pasta, cooked and drained
3 Tbsp minced fresh parsley (if desired)
Grated parmesan cheese

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.  Add sausage and crushed red pepper.  Cook until sausage is no longer pink, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes.  Add onion and garlic, cook until onion is tender and sausage is light brown, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.  Drain excess oil and fat if needed. Add tomatoes, cream, and salt. Simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 4 minutes.  Add pasta to sauce and continue cooking until heated through.