Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 sweet Italian sausages, skinned and crumbled
  • 3/4 lb. sliced mushrooms
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped or 1 Tbsp. dried
  • 1/4 c. dry red wine
  • 2 c. canned plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 Tbsp. milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb. rigatoni pasta
  • 3/4 c. grated Pecorino
  • Romano cheese

Method

  • In a saucepan, over medium heat, saute onion in olive oil until pale gold.
  • Add sausage and saute for a few minutes.
  • Add mushrooms, basil and red wine.
  • Allow wine to evaporate.
  • Add tomatoes and let mixture simmer for 8 minutes.
  • Add milk, salt and pepper to taste and remove from heat.