2 lb sausage crumbled
1T fennel seeds toasted/crushed w/ mortar & pestle
1T hot pepper flakes
1 red onion finely chopped
1 fennel bulb trimmed cored finely chopped
1 carrot fine dice
1 rib celery fine dice
4 c garlic thin slice
Crushed toms
Fresh thyme
Pecorino cheese

Cook sausage rendering fat
Add everything but cheese and cook until well browned.
Add sausage back in w/ tomatoes
Simmer 20 min

Serve w/ pasta & cheese

