FARFALLE WITH SAUSAGE, TOMATOES AND CREAM

We really liked this Italian dish

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. hot italian sausage
1/2 tsp. dried red pepper flakes
1/2 c. diced onion
3 garlic cloves
1 (28 oz.) can Italian diced tomatoes
1 c. cream
1/2 tsp. salt
12 oz. farfalle pasta
3 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and pepper flakes. Cook until sausage is no longer pink, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes. Add onion and garlic to skillet and cook until onion is tender and sausage is light brown, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, cream and salt. Simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 4 minutes.
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain. Add pasta to sauce and cook until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Pass the parmesan around.