Creamy Mozzarella Pasta with Smoked Sausage

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

olive oil

2/5 lb

smoked sausage (, sliced (I used Gyulai Smoked Sausage))

1/4 cup

sun-dried tomatoes (, without oil, finely chopped)

garlic cloves (, minced)

1 1/2 cups

half and half

1 cup

mozzarella cheese (, shredded)

8 oz

penne pasta

1/4 tsp

red pepper flakes

salt (to taste (optional))