Marinara Sauce with Chicken Sausage

3 links (1 pkg) Chicken Sausage with Sundried Tomato and Basil
4 tablespoons of olive oil
3 cups onion (chopped)
2 cloves crushed garlic
2 cans (28 oz. each) diced tomatoes
1 (28 oz.) can tomato puree
1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup chopped Italian parsley
1/4 cup fresh basil
1 pound pasta
Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese (optional)

Broil sausage for two or three minutes to partially cook. Slice to bite-size portions and set aside.

Coat the bottom of a deep skillet with olive oil and heat on low. Add the garlic and onion, simmer until the garlic is golden brown.

Add all other ingredients, including the sausage and bring to a slow boil over medium heat. Simmer sauce for about two and a half hours.

Boil and drain pasta.

Spoon sauce over pasta and sprinkle with cheese.

Servings: 4