Creamy Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Italian Sausage

package pre-cooked Italian sausage links

optional 1 Tablespoon olive oil, see note

small onion, 10 ounces, diced

garlic, minced

crimini mushrooms, ½ pound

medium zucchini, 1 pound

minced fresh thyme, stems removed

sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, 7 ounces, finely chopped

white wine, or good quality chicken stock

heavy cream

package gluten free pasta, I used Jovial 100% brown rice

freshly grated parmesan

leaves fresh basil, thinly sliced, ¼ cup

sea salt and freshly ground pepper