Pretty much any type of pasta with crumbled sausage in it is fool proof. This recipe is one I always make when I want to impress guests. It’s so easy but the flavours combine so well together. 

For 4-6 people.

• 3-4 italian sausage links
• 2 small/medium-sized onions, sliced
• 2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Sardo Foods Olive Tapenade (substitute with chopped black olives if desired)
• (optional: 1/3 cup mushrooms, chopped)
• a few sprigs of thyme
• 1 package (450g) of your favourite type of pasta

1. Caramelize onions by placing them in a deep pan with olive oil, cooking over medium heat for 20-30 min. Turn regularly (every 5-10 min).  The process takes a long time but you can make a large batch and use them in another recipe because they will keep for a few days. Add the Sardo Olive Tapenade or chopped olives (Add mushrooms at this point, if desired).
2. Remove casings from the sausage and crumble the meat in to the pan with the onions. Cook for a few minutes over med/high heat and add white wine. Cook for a few more minutes and add crushed tomatoes.  Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cover and continue to cook over medium heat while you cook pasta according to directions on the package (don’t forget the salt).  Reserve 1 cup of the liquid from the boiling pasta to add to your sauce.
4. Drain pasta, add liquid set aside to the sauce and cook for a few minutes.  Add pasta to sauce, mix and continue to cook for a few more minutes over medium heat.
5. Garnish with fresh sprigs of thyme. Enjoy.