My wife has been making this recipe for 25 years. I’m not sure what it is but when she makes it, it is tastier. I could use the exact ingredients, but hers just tastes better. Perhaps it is because she is half Italian! We like to use fresh gluten free Hot Italian Sausages from our local butcher. You can also use Mild Italian Sausages or a mix of both, depending on how spicy you would like the dish. We also use gluten free pasta. Side note: if you are going to use gluten