Simple Spaghetti

I have to be honest.  I have never liked spaghetti, ever.  This recipe changed my mind though.  The original recipe can be found here .  Naturally, I had to add my twist to this one, even though it was already ridiculously simple.

Simple Spaghetti

8 oz. ground italian sausage
8 oz.  uncooked spaghetti
1-28 oz no salt added whole tomatoes, undrained (I used the garden tomatoes I froze)
2 T. olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 t. sugar
1/2 t. crushed red pepper
1/2 t. kosher salt
1/4 cup torn fresh basil
1/2 c. shaved parm. cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Cook sausage in a pan until done.  Remove from pan.  Meanwhile, place tomatoes in a food processor; process until almost smooth. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add crushed red pepper and minced garlic; sauté 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, sugar, and salt; cook 4 minutes or until slightly thick. Add sausage and stir to coat.  Use sauce to top pasta and garnish with fresh basil and parm.