sauce.

Pappardelle, fettuccine, tagliatelle, or wide egg noodles all work beautifully.

Can I make this spicy?

Definitely!

Use hot Italian sausage and add red pepper flakes.

If you really like heat, a little Calabrian chile paste would be fantastic too.

Can I use ground beef instead of sausage?

Yes, although you’ll lose some of the herbs and seasoning that Italian sausage naturally provides.

If using ground beef, add extra Italian seasoning, garlic, fennel seed, or other seasonings to bring back some of that Italian-sausage flavor.

Can I add cheese directly