Rigatoni Al Forno(Noodles With Mushrooms, Sausage And Mozzarella) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 Tbsp. butter
2 c. finely chopped onion
1 lb. mushrooms
1 lb. ground pork or Italian sausages
1 tsp. finely minced garlic
3/4 tsp. fennel seed
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. crushed dried
3/4 tsp. crushed sage
3/4 tsp. crushed oregano
1 dried red pepper, chopped (optional)
6 c. canned peeled Italian plum tomatoes
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 c. water
1 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. finely chopped parsley
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. pasta, rigatoni or ziti
1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a heavy large casserole and add the onion.
Cook, stirring, until wilted.
If the mushrooms are tiny, leave them whole.
Otherwise, quarter them or slice them, depending on size.