Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 Italian sausages
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup of chopped onion
  • 4 cloves of minced garlic
  • 1 cup of sliced zucchini
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans of s&w ready-cut diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 8 ounces cooked penne pasta
  • 1/4 cup grated romano cheese

Method

  • Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Heat a heavy skillet, preferably cast iron over medium to high heat.
  • Add the Olive Oil and Italian Sausage.
  • Brown Sausage for 5 minutes on each side.
  • Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water to the skillet, cover with foil and place in oven.
  • Cook for 35 minutes or until sausage is cooked.
  • While the sausage cooks heat a large skillet and add the chopped onion, garlic and Zuchinni.
  • Cook until tender, approximately 10 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and oregano.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for approximately 20 minutes or until the sauce is slightly thickned.
  • You may add some pasta water if the sauce gets to thick.
  • Remove sauce from heat.
  • Season with pepper to taste and add the cooked pasta and toss.
  • Cover the pan and let sit a few minutes.
  • Slice the sausage and mix with pasta.
  • Serve with Grated Romano Cheese.