Some Great Pasta

1 lb. Italian sausage (just mild or ½ hot and ½ mild)

2 Tbsp. Olive oil

2 Tbsp. fresh garlic, minced

2 tsp. dry oregano

2 tsp. fresh basil

1 ½ tsp salt

¾ tsp fresh pepper

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

3 (14 ½ oz) cans diced tomatoes, may want to drain

2 cups cream

2 cups fresh mushrooms (optional)

1 lb. penne pasta

Take the casing off of the sausage and using kitchen shears,cut it in bite-size pieces.  Cook in skillet until done and set aside.(I sometimes double the sausage as my family tends to nibble on it before I even get it in the pasta :) I usually cook the sausage ahead of time-this makes for a speedy meal when ready.  Cook pasta according to directions and drain.  Heat olive oil over medium-high heat.  Add garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.  Saute 30 seconds to a minute.  Add tomatoes and cream.  Boil 5 minutes stirring often.  Add sausage, mushrooms and pasta.

I like this better after it has ‘set up’ or even the next day.  It is a favorite.

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