PENNE CON SAUCCIA

PENNE CON SAUCCIA


¾ lb. pork sausage links, sliced
1 (16-oz.) package penne pasta
1 (16-oz.) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained2 Tbsp. dried basil
2 Tbsp. dried parsley
crushed red pepper to taste
salt to taste
2 tsp. crushed garlic
1 (4.5-oz.) can mushrooms
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese


Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and return to pan.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

To the sausage add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, crushed red pepper, salt and garlic. Stir in mushrooms and pasta sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in cooked pasta and top with Parmesan cheese.

Yield: 8 servings.