Italian Sausage And Tomato Sauce

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   1. In a wide-bottomed pan or skillet with high sides over medium heat, brown sausage for about 5 minutes.

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   2. Push sausage to side of pan. Add onions and garlic; sauteein sausage fat about 2 minutes. Pour off all but a thin film of fat.

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   3. Add tomatoes and Marsala to pan. If using dried basil, add it now. Cook over medium heat until sauce reduces and thickens, about 5 to 10 minutes.

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   4. Stir in fresh basil or parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if necessary. Use immediately or cool to room temperature and refrigerate or freeze (see Timesaver Tip).

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   5. To serve: Cook 8 ounces ziti or rigatoni, following package directions.

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   Drain. Serve sauce over pasta. Top each serving with a spoonful of ricotta cheese.

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