Nonnie'S Zucchini And Sausage Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

olive oil
garlic, minced
sweet Italian sausage, skinned and crumbled
2 Tbsp. each (minced): onion, celery and carrots
1 lb. zucchini
1 c. cream
dry vermouth or white wine
tomato paste
basil
oregano
salt and pepper
Parmesan cheese
1 lb. cooked rotelle (pasta)

Preparation

Heat olive oil and garlic; do not brown!
Add sausage, remove when cooked.
To pan juices, add onion, celery and carrots.
Saute until softened (not mushy).
Put aside with sausage.
Saute cubed zucchini (first wash with vegetable brush, but do not skin). Zucchini should be crisp.
Add ingredients from bowl.
Add
cream, wine or vermouth (to taste, about 3 tablespoons), tomato paste (about 1 tablespoon) and spices.
Simmer 15 minutes.
Add cooked pasta and cheese to taste.