Penne

Directions

1. 1
   Mince your garlic, grate on a fine microplane or grind in a food processor.
2. 2
   The garlic needs to be very small, almost paste-like.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   Heat the olive oil over medium-low heat in a large pot.
5. 5
   Add the garlic and cook for 5-10 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
6. 6
   Watch the garlic carefully, if it burns you have to start over.
7. 7
   Add the marinara sauce, basil, oregano, parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes.
8. 8
   Stir to combine.
9. 9
   The sauce will seem very oily but this is what you want.
10. 10
    Add salt and pepper.
11. 11
    If using suasage links cut each link into 1/2 inch pieces.
12. 12
    If you are using ground sausage, roll the meat into tiny 1/2 inch balls.
13. 13
    Drop the suasage into the sauce and simmer for at least 3 hours, stirring occationally.
14. 14
    The longer this cooks the better.
15. 15
    When ready to eat boil penne according to package directions.
16. 16
    To serve: Plate the penne and ladle on the sauce, top with Parmesan cheese and a grilled chicken breast if desired.