Orecchiette Pasta with Peas and Sausage

Made a great easy pasta last night by modifying this recipe with what we had at home. *Tip: unsophisticated in-the-jar Kraft parmesan cheese worked just as well as fancy pecorino.

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INGREDIENTS:
1 pound dry round or short pasta
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2-3 basil leaves, chopped (or dried basil)
About 3 sweet Italian sausages, chopped
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons lemon zest
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Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil & the garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion & sausage, season with the salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Add the peas and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir in the cream, basil, and 3/4 cup of the parmesan. Simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 4 minutes. Add your cooked, drained pasta, lemon zest to the sauce and toss.