1poundWagon WheelsRotini or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
1/3poundcountry-style turkey sausagecasing removed, broken into pieces
1tbsp.vegetable oil
1medium onionfinely chopped
3garlic clovesmashed
1cupof ale or beerflat
1 28-oz.can low-sodium tomato puree
1/4cupapplesauce
1tsp.salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1small bay leaf
Instructions
Preparation
1 In a large saucepan, cook the sausage over medium heat.2 Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and reserve. Add oil, onion and garlic to pan. 3 Cook over medium heat until onions are translucent.4 Add the remaining ingredients and simmer over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occassionally. 5 Remove bay leaf and add the reserved sausage. 6 over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occassionally. Remove bay leaf and add the reserved sausage. Simmer until the sausage is heated through, approximately 5 minutes.7 Toss pasta with sauce and serve with French bread.