Time: 1 hour
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound of mild, hot or turkey
Italian sausage
1/4 cup of olive oil
2 tablespoons of butter
1 tablespoon of crushed garlic
1-1/2 cups of onion, chopped
2 cups of fresh, ripe tomatoes,
peeled, seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon of crushed red
pepper
3 tablespoons of fresh basil,
chopped
1 cup pitted black olives,sliced
2-1/2 tablespoons of capers
1 pound of Penne pasta
salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated

Instructions

1. Broil the sausages for about eight to ten minutes, turning once only. Remove sausages from broiler, and cut them into one-quarter to one-half inch, bite sized pieces.
2. To make sure your sauce and past are timed correctly, bring a pot of water to a boil now, and about fifteen minutes before finishing this recipe, cook the pasta according to directions on the package.
3. In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil, butter, and garlic. When the butter has melted, add the onion, and cook for about ten minutes over medium heat. add in the sausages, tomatoes, the red pepper, and simmer for five minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the basil, and continue to simmer for five minutes more. Add the black olives and capers. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about five minutes, or until the pasta is ready. Drain the pasta in a colander and return back to the pot.
5. Add the sauce and gently mix together until the pasta is well coated. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and top with cheese.

Wine tip:

Chianti or Red wine