Creamy Sausage and Tomato Pasta

from The Girl Who Ate Everything

12 ounces penne pasta
4-5 (about 1 lb) spicy Italian sausages
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 oz) can Italian style diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream
5-6 leaves of fresh basil, chopped
grated Parmesan for topping

Cook the pasta according to package directions.
Remove the casings from the sausage and brown the meat 5-6 minutes or until done.  Drain the fat.
Add the onions and garlic to the sausage and saute for 1-2 minutes.
Pour the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce into the sausage mixture and heat through.
Pour in the cream and stir for 1-2 minutes.  The longer you cook the sauce, the thicker it will get, so simmer until desired consistency.
Add the fresh basil and let simmer a few more minutes.
Drain pasta and mix with the sausage mixture in a large bowl.  Top each serving with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.  Serve with garlic bread.