Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add olive oil. Once warm, add sliced chicken sausage and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside on a plate.
Add the tomatoes, salt, basil, and pepper flakes to the large skillet and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the cream and ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Drain the pasta and toss them into the cream mixture. Mix in sliced chicken sausage or top pasta with sausage and serve warm.
Garnish with the remaining ½ cup of parmesan cheese.
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Notes
Variations: Swap out the chicken sausage for turkey sausage or spicy sausage. Substitute Parmesan for a blend of provolone, fontina, Romano, and Asiago cheeses. Add vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach in Step 2.