Ingredients
1. Penne rigata, ziti or similar pasta (1pound)
2. ricotta cheese (3c)
3. olive oil (3tbsp)
4. 4 fresh sage leaves finely chopped about (2tbsp)
5. sweet Italian bulk sausage (1/2pound)
6. chopped pancetta (2ounces)
7. finely chopped garlic (2tbsp)
8. salt and pepper (to taste)
9. red pepper flakes (optional)
10. freshly grated Romano cheese, more for garnish (1/4c)

Method of preparation:-
1. Take a pot of salted water. Place it over heat, boil water and then cook pasta in it as per directions for al dente.

2. Meanwhile take a large sauté pan. Place it over medium high heat. Add oil in it and then sauté pancetta and sausage in it until gets brown for about 4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another 1 minute.

3. Vigorously mix the ricotta cheese until it gets smooth and then add to the pan with sage, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Mix it until the cheese mix up with the sausage. Now drain the pasta.

4. Then add the pasta to the sauce with reserve liquid. Add Romano cheese and mix it well for about 1 minute. Take off the pan from heat and then serve it immediately and garnish it with Romano cheese.

Number of servings -4