4 to 6cupstotal vegetables of choice, chopped and diced(green beans, broccoli, peppers, carrots, etc.)
1/4cupchopped fresh herbsbasil, chives, thyme OR 2 teaspoons dried
1tablespoonbutter
1cupheavy whipping cream
1/2cupParmesan cheesegrated, plus more for garnish
Instructions
Cook pasta in a large pot according to package directions, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, brown sausage in olive oil. Add garlic and onion and cook a few minutes.
Add other vegetables according to the amount of time needed to cook (for example, green beans and carrots need more time than peppers and broccoli), sautéing with the meat for a few minutes each. If using dry herbs, add at this point.
Add the butter and whipping cream, and stir over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.
Drain pasta when done and keep warm.
Add the fresh herbs, if using, and the 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens somewhat, about 5 minutes
Mix the sauce with the pasta (in either the pasta pot or vegetable sauce pot, depending which is bigger) and serving in the pot or transfer to a large bowl or platter. Top with more grated Parmesan cheese before serving.