Penne

Mince your garlic, grate on a fine microplane or grind in a food processor. The garlic needs to be very small, almost paste-like. Set aside.

Heat the olive oil over medium-low heat in a large pot. Add the garlic and cook for 5-10 minutes until the garlic is fragrant. Watch the garlic carefully, if it burns you have to start over.

Add the marinara sauce, basil, oregano, parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. The sauce will seem very oily but this is what you want. Add salt and pepper.

If using suasage links cut each link into 1/2 inch pieces. If you are using ground sausage, roll the meat into tiny 1/2 inch balls.

Drop the suasage into the sauce and simmer for at least 3 hours, stirring occationally. The longer this cooks the better.

When ready to eat boil penne according to package directions.

To serve: Plate the penne and ladle on the sauce, top with Parmesan cheese and a grilled chicken breast if desired.