Tomato, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Sauce for Pasta or Polenta

From Asparagus to Zucchini, 3rd ed. 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 - 1 1/2 lbs Italian Sausage links (hot or mild) 1 cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 cup finely chopped fennel stalk 1 teaspoon fennel seed 2 cans (each 28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes, pureed, or 7-8 cups peeled, chopped, … Continue reading Tomato, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Sauce for Pasta or Polenta

Tomato Pie

from CSA member Julie Healy Ingredients:  2 pie crusts - baked 10-15 minutes so that bottoms are no longer soft. 3 cups shredded mozzarella 10 Roma tomatoes, cubed and put on paper towels to absorb the moisture 8 cloves of pressed garlic 1 cup mayonaise (I use lowfat) 1/2 Cup of Parmesan Cheese (or a … Continue reading Tomato Pie