Feeling Saucy

I didn't know what to do for dinner and remembered I have a bunch of canned tomatoes to use, and I had pasta in the cupboard. I wanted to use some zucchini because that sounded tasty. So I made up this pasta sauce and am proud to say it was really tasty.

Italian Sausage and Zucchini Sauce

1 italian sausage link, casing removed
5 small cremini mushrooms
2 medium sized zucchini
1 onion
3-4 cloves garlic
2 cans diced tomatoes, pureed
salt
pepper
oregano
basil
italian seasoning

I took one italian sausage out of its casing and browned it on high heat and broke it up. I just wanted a really nice browning on the outside. I didn't want a meaty sauce, just some nice flavor. Removed that and then browned the mushrooms. I didn't add any oil, just let them soak up whatever was left from that little bit of sausage and then put them in the bowl with the sausage. I then threw in the zucchini chunks on high heat to get a little bit of color on them, not to cook them. Removed them to the bowl. Sauteed the onion and a pinch of red pepper flakes and a pinch of salt in olive oil until they were soft, added the garlic and let that go for a minute or so. Added back the sausage, mushrooms, and zucchini and put in the tomatoes. Seasoned with pepper, salt, dried oregano, dried basil, and some italian seasoning. Brought it up to a boil and then let simmer for around 30 minutes. Tossed with most of a pound of farfalle and some pasta water and let the pasta finish the last minute or two of cooking in there. Served with Parmesan cheese.