Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce

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I’ve been making this one for years and everyone asks for a copy of the recipe. Easy to make and great left over.
Ready in: 45 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 hot Italian sausage cut in 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 large cloves of garlic
• 1 28 ounce can of tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried basil leaf
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (fresh ground is best)
• 8 ounces mostaccioli or rotini macaroni
• 1/4 cup of creamy Parmesan salad dressing

Preparation method

Prep: 25 mins | Cook: 20 mins

1. Heat oil in large pot and cook sausage until it is almost done, about 8 minutes. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain fat.
2. Add tomato sauce, basil, parsley, and black pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile cook pasta per the package directions.
4. Remove sauce from heat and stir in the salad dressing. Pour desired amount over pasta and serve.