Ingredients
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1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 small white onion, minced (or grated)
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
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1 lb ziti pasta, rigate cooked al dente
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20 fresh basil leaves, roughly cut (or torn)
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1/2 lb hot Italian sausage
Instructions
- In a deep large skillet, break up the sausage and saute crumbles over med-high heat; transfer cooked sausage from pan to paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Return pan to heat; decrease heat to med-low.
- Add in olive oil, garlic, and onion; stir/saute 5 minutes or until onion sweetens.
- Add in tomatoes, basil, and beans; heat through.
- Return sausage to sauce; taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Drain pasta; combine pasta with sauce; serve with plenty of parmesan cheese and bread.