Categories: Main Dish, Pork, Rachael Ray

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage
• 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small white onion, minced (or grated)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 20 fresh basil leaves, roughly cut (or torn)
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
• 1 lb ziti pasta, rigate cooked al dente

Directions

1. 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.

2. Return pan to heat; decrease heat to med-low.

3. Add in olive oil, garlic, and onion; stir/saute 5 minutes or until onion sweetens.

4. Add in tomatoes, basil, and beans; heat through.

5. Return sausage to sauce; taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

6. Drain pasta; combine pasta with sauce; serve with plenty of parmesan cheese and bread.

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