Sausage Sweet Onion 'n' Spaghetti

Makes 5 servings

6 .......................ounces  uncooked spaghetti
3/4 ...................pound Italian turkey sausage links , casing removed
2 .....................teaspoons olive oil
1 .....................sweet onion , thinly sliced
1.....................pint cherry tomatoes  , halved
1/2 ................cup loosely packed  fresh basil  leaves  , thinly sliced
1/2 ...............cup half-and-half cream
Shaved Parmesan cheese  (optional)

1 .           Cook spaghetti  according  to package  directions  . Meanwhile , in a large skillet  over medium heat  , cook sausage  in oil  for 5 minutes . Add onion ; cook 8 to 10 minutes  or until meat is no longer pink  and onion is tender .
2 .           Stir  in tomatoes  and basil  , heat through . Add  cream ; bring to a boil . Drain spaghetti  ; toss  with sausage  mixture . Garnish with cheese if desired .
Heart healthy