Rosie's One-Pan Italian 1 1/2 Lb Fresh Italian Sausage (or Ground Italian Sausage) 1 jar (26 oz) of your favorite pasta sauce water 8 oz. dry spaghetti pasta, broken in half Remove sausage skins and place a large pan to brown. Add your favorite pasta sauce and an equal amount of water. Bring to a soft boil. Add pasta to the mixture and cook according to the pasta manufacturer's recommended amount of time, stirring often.