Ingredients

  • 2 boxes Barilla fettuccini
  • 1 can artichoke hearts (drained)
  • 2 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 can tomato paste
  • 5 cup fresh arugula (washed)
  • 3 cup baby Portobello mushrooms (washed and sliced)
  • 2 tbsp fresh cracked sea salt & black pepper
  • 3 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp dried tyme
  • 2 tbsp dried majorum
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp EVOO
  • 1 cup capers
  • 2 1/2 lbs salt

Method

  • In a big non stick pot add Olive Oil over medium heat.
  • Sautee mushrooms, artichokes, capers, and arugula for 5 minutes.
  • Turn heat to low.
  • Add all tomatoes and spices to pot and simmer low covered.
  • Stirring occasionally for at least 30 minutes.
  • (longer the better, let the flavors marinate)
  • Boil the Italian Sausage links for 20-30 min.
  • When sausage is done cut into 1 inch slices.
  • Cook pasta to "Al Dente" in boiling water w 2 teaspoons of salt for 10-12 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and sausage.
  • Add sausage to tomato gravy.
  • (yes we call it gravy!)
  • Serve over pasta w a great wine.
  • I like to add freshly grated parmesan to mine!
  • Don't make this recipe