Simple Weeknight Pasta

Pasta with Sausage, Beans, And Fennel
Takes ~40 mins
Serves 4+

1lb Sausage, out of the casings. (Chicken makes it healthier)
1 sm Onion, fine chop
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1t Chili Flakes
1/2t Oregano
1 bulb Fennel, thinly sliced and fronds reserved
28oz can Crushed Tomatoes - I like Cento
19oz can Cannelini Beans
1lb Ziti with Lines
1 package basil, finely sliced

1. Take sausage out of the casings and brown, breaking it up.
2. Once almost cooked, add Onion, garlic, spices, and fennel. Cook until sausage is brown and vegetables have softened some.
3. Add tomato and beans, simmer for 10+ minutes
4. Meanwhile, cook the pasta
5. Mix everything, add the basil, and serve with parmesan. Reheats nicely.