Chicken Sausage Pasta Bake

** Recipe from Bite Me New England **

* 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
* 1 lg. onion, diced
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 lb. chicken sausage, sliced
* 1 tsp. salt
* 3 (15 oz.) cans Fire Roasted Tomatoes
* 3 Tbl. Italian herbs
* 1 Tbl. red pepper flakes
* 1 lb. pene pasta
* 3/4 c. dry red wine
* 1 tsp. sugar
* 1 c. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
* 1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded

Heat oven to 350. Heat oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion for 5 min. or until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 min. Add sausage and salt; cook until cooked through. Add to tomatoes, red pepper flakes, sugar, wine, and Italian herbs. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hr. (adding more wine or water as needed if getting too thick).  Cook pasta according to packaging directions. Drain & transfer to sauce. Transfer to a 9×13" baking dish and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake for 20-25 min, or until cheese is melted.