Ingredients

• 1 lb. Graziano Sausage
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 tsp. leaf oregano
• 2 tsp. chopped fresh basil
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne
• 3 14 oz. cans diced tomatoes-drained
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups chopped mushrooms – optional
• 1 lb. penne pasta

Directions

• Cook sausage in olive oil. (Saute mushrooms separately if using them and then continue with the following directions)
• Add garlic to sausage and saute one minute then add remaining ingredients and simmer.
• Boil pasta according to directions and drain.
• Add meat sauce to pasta and garnish with Parmesan cheese. (Sauce will thicken slightly as it is absorbed into the pasta and as it begins to cool)

Serves 6 – 8.