Ziti With Italian Sausage Ragout

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   Brown the sausage in a large saute pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Crush meat into small pieces using a potato masher. Add the bell pepper and onion; cook 5 minutes.

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   (1. Brown the sausage over medium-high heat, crushing it with a potato masher to make the pieces finer.)

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   Stir in tomato paste and garlic. Saute until the paste darkens, 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently so it doesn't scorch.

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   Deglaze pan with wine, scraping the bits from the bottom; reduce wine until nearly evaporated. Add tomatoes, anchovy paste, sugar, and pepper flakes. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook 15 minutes. (2. Add the wine and tomatoes and simmer the sauce. Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper just before serving.)

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   Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the ziti. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.

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   Finish ragu with parsley; season with salt and pepper. Serve ragu over ziti, garnished with parsley and Parmesan.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.