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PASTA RUSTICA

(Serves 6-8)

2 TB. olive oil

1/2 cup onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 lb. sausage, casings removed

1 tsp. dried basil

1 tsp. dried oregano

Pinch red pepper flakes

1 (28 oz.) can chopped tomatoes

Salt and pepper to taste

1 lb. ziti or penne pasta

1 cup ricotta cheese

1 cup mozzarella cheese

1 cup fontina cheese

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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic in the oil for 3-4 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Add the sausage, and break up with a wooden spoon or fork.

Cook about 5 minutes or until it is no longer pink.

Add basil, oregano, pepper flakes, and tomatoes.  Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer 15-20 minutes to thicken.  Salt and pepper to taste.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13x15-inch baking dish.

Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain.

Combine the pasta with the sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and fontina.

Spread in the prepared baking pan and top with grated Parmesan.

Bake 30 minutes or until cheese are melted and the surface begins to get crusty.

Serve hot.

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