FRESH TOMATO SAUCE WITH BASIL AND SAUSAGE

1 1/2 cups dry ziti pasta or any other short pasta
2 Italian sausage links
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, sliced
1 Tbsp dried basil (or one handful of fresh basil)*
1 tsp crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups chopped fresh Roma tomatoes
parmesan cheese and garlic bread (for serving)

Cook pasta as directed on package and set aside in large bowl.

Cook sausage; set aside and keep warm.

Heat olive oil over medium heat in pan and saute onion and garlic until translucent; about 3 minutes.

Add dried basil, crushed red pepper and salt; toss together. Add tomatoes. Slice the cooked sausage and add; cook 3-5 minutes continuing to stir until hot.

In large bowl, pour sauce over pasta.

Serve with parmesan cheese and garlic bread.

*If using fresh basil, add to the cooked pasta, not the sauce.

Serves 2 people.