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Preheat the oven to 350F.
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Lightly coat a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with oil or cooking spray.
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Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil and add the pasta.
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Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until al dente.
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Drain the pasta in a colander.
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Meanwhile, peel the onion and chop it into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces.
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Peel the garlic and finely chop.
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Place the sausage in a saute pan and add the onion and garlic.
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(If you have sausage links, cut them into 1/2-inch-thick slices.)
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Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes, or until the sausage is completely browned.
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Drain the grease from the pan, add the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning, and stir until combined.
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Spread half of the pasta into the baking pan and top with half of the sauce and 1/3 of the cheese.
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Layer the remaining pasta, sauce, and cheese and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese just begins to brown.
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Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
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The first time I bought Italian sausage I couldnt believe it was over $5 a pound.
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When I mentioned it to my mom, she said make your own.
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After I finished laughing I asked how.
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Its easy and costs a lot less.
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Put 1 pound of ground pork, 1 tablespoon finely chopped red pepper, 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon fennel seed, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper in a bowl and mix it up.
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Thats it.
