Spicy Sausage and Tomato Fermentelli Pasta

The depth of flavor in the fermented pasta stands up well to a rich, spicy tomato sauce with sausage.

Ingredients:

• Fermentelli pasta
• Italian sausage (spicy or sweet), removed from casings
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Red pepper flakes (to taste)
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• grated parmesan cheese.
  

Instructions:

• Cook the Fermentelli pasta
• Brown the sausage in olive oil, breaking it up with a spoon.
• Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
• Stir in the crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
• Simmer the sauce for at least 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
• Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce.
• Toss to coat and serve with grated parmesan cheese.