posted by RisaG 01-28-100 6:48 PM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Fusilli with Joe's Spicy Tomato Sauce (adapted)
Recipe By : The Little Italy Cookbook by David Ruggerio, p. 199-200
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Meat Pasta
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic -- chopped
1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage -- casings removed
1 (16 oz) can peeled plum tomatoes -- seeded and diced
1 pepperoncini -- seeded and diced or pinch hot pepper flakes
1 lb. fusilli
2/3 cup Parmesan cheese -- grated
1 tbsp. fresh Italian parsley -- chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
My additions:
1 tsp. dried oregano -- crumbled
1 tsp. dried basil
In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until it turns golden brown. (Do not let the garlic burn or it will taste bitter.) Lower the heat and add the crumbled sausages. Cook for about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the pepperoncini and continue to cook for 10 minutes more.
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Mix the cheese, parsley, salt and seasonings into the sauce. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and serve.