12 ounces bulk sweet italian sausage or ground beef
1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
1/2 cup chopped green sweet pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 pounds roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 4 cups)
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth
2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons snipped fresh marjoram
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
10 ounces dried pasta, such as spaghetti, linquine, or penne
Large Saucepan
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven cook the sausage, onion, sweet pepper, celery, and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain.
Carefully stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, salt, and black pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover; simmer 10 to 15 minutes more or to desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Stair in whipping cream, parsley, and fresh herbs; heat through.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Serve sauce over hot pasta.
Daily Value: 26% vit. A, 85% vit. C, 6% calcium, 22% iron
Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 3 1/2 Starch, 1 High-Fat Meat, 2 Fat
Category: Dinner
Great Tip:
If you don't have fresh herbs, substitute dry ones, and add before simmering.

