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450 g ground pork
2 tsp ground fennel
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp hot-red-chili-flakes, optional
1 tsp olive oil
796-mL can diced tomatoes
Stir together all ingredients in a bowl. Divide into 2 portions. Roll each portion into a log about 7 in. long.
Wrap tightly with wax or parchment paper. Twist ends. Freeze at least 2 hours or up to 3 months.
Cook 1 roll Hot Italian Sausage, completely thawed and crumbled, in 1 tsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high, stirring often until no pink remains, about 3 min. Add a 796-mL can of diced tomatoes and continue cooking until saucy, about 12 min. Serve over pasta.