1. Tear the sausage into bite size pieces.
2. In a hot skillet, brown the meat on all sides.
3. Drain the excess oil and reserve.
4. Add 4 tablespoons of the reserved oil to a large stock pot.
5. Add the garlic, oregano, marjoram, basil, thyme, pepper and onions.
6. Cook until the onions are tender, making sure not to burn the garlic.
7. Add the chopped, cleaned mushrooms, chopped carrots and bell peppers.
8. Saute until the vegetables are soft, but not mushy.
9. Sprinkle the mixture with the parmesan cheese.
10. Pour in the tomato sauce.
11. Stir in the sausage.
12. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour making sure not to boil the sauce.
13. Prepare the pasta according to the directions on the package.
14. Serve the sauce over the noodles. |
