Arise, O God, defend your cause; remember how the foolish scoff at you all the day! - Psalm 74:22
1/2 of a Fennel bulb,chopped coarse
1 T Fennel seed
1/2 of an Onion, chopped coarse
Add to food processor, pulse 10 pulses
28 oz whole Tomatoes process 1 min
2 lbs link sweet Italian sausage, casing removed, process 10 seconds
Heat 1 T olive oil, add sausage.
Cook 10-15 minuted, add veggies and 1/2 t salt. Cook 5 min, add 2 T tomato paste, 4 T roasted garlic, 1-1/2 t dried oregano. Stir. Cook 30 seconds, add 3/4 dry red wine, cook down for 1 min, scrape bits. Add processed tomatoes and 1 c water. Low heat 45 minutes uncovered
Pasta, 1 lb bow tie pasta
4 qt water
1 T salt
Cook al dente
Reserve 1 c pasta water
Add meat sauce to pasta, add 1 c pasta water to pasta and meat sauce, add Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil