Rigatoni Al Forno(Noodles With Mushrooms, Sausage And Mozzarella)

• 7 Tbsp. butter
• 2 c. finely chopped onion
• 1 lb. mushrooms
• 1 lb. ground pork or Italian sausages
• 1 tsp. finely minced garlic
• 3/4 tsp. fennel seed
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. crushed dried
• 3/4 tsp. crushed sage
• 3/4 tsp. crushed oregano
• 1 dried red pepper, chopped (optional)
• 6 c. canned peeled Italian plum tomatoes
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 c. water
• 1 c. chicken broth
• 1/4 c. finely chopped parsley
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. pasta, rigatoni or ziti
• 1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1. Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a heavy large casserole and add the onion.
2. Cook, stirring, until wilted.
3. If the mushrooms are tiny, leave them whole.
4. Otherwise, quarter them or slice them, depending on size.

butter, onion, mushrooms, ground pork, garlic, fennel seed, fresh basil, sage, oregano, red pepper, tomatoes, salt, water, chicken broth, parsley, olive oil, pasta, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1786 (may not work)