Sausage and Bean Ragu on Macaroni

Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 8 Servings
Source: Cooking Light, March 2006
Category: Pasta

Ingredients
1 pound Macaroni
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 pound Italian Sausage
1⁄2 cup White Wine
1⁄2 cup Chicken Broth
1⁄2 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
1⁄4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
32 ounces Cannellini Beans (rinsed and drained)
29 ounces Diced Tomatoes (undrained)
1⁄2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)

Directions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add sausage, cook until browned, stirring to crumble. Stir in wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add broth and next 4 ingredients (through tomatoes); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
  3. Add pasta, stirring well. Top evenly with cheese. Serve immediately.