Recipe By:        Joe Borrello
Serving Size:     6

Categories:       Quick & Easy  

Amount            Measure           Ingredient         Preparation Method
1                      small                 white onion       finely chopped
2                      tablespoons      extra virgin olive oil      
4                      cloves               garlic                finely chopped
1/2                   pound               Italian Sausage  out of casings
1/3                   cup                   dry red wine    
1                      tablespoon        fresh basil         finely chopped
1                      tablespoon        dried oregano  
1                      large                 roasted red peppers      finely chopped
1                      pound               pasta (tube or shell style)
1                      jar                    Marinara sauce , 24-26 ounce jar off the shelf

Sauté the chopped onion and garlic in the oil until translucent. Add the Italian Sausage and brown. Add the red wine and bring to a boil for 1-2 minutes.
Add the jar of Marinara Sauce, basil and oregano. Mix and let simmer for about 30-45 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Mix with cooked pasta and add Parmesan cheese.

Optional Ingredients:  fresh rosemary, marjoram, ground bay leaf, crush red peppers, chopped celery and carrots, ground beef, canned clams, mushrooms, chopped black olives, roasted garlic, balsamic vinegar, a cup of heavy cream.
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Notes:  Look for a prepared Marinara Sauce that does not contain sugar for a more tasteful sauce.
           
Suggested Wine:           Any good red wine.
           

Per serving (excluding unknown items): 497 Calories; 19g Fat (35% calories from fat); 16g Protein; 63g Carbohydrate; 29mg Cholesterol; 553mg Sodium