Sausage and Ricotta Pasta

0 Boil water and cook pasta to the desired time on the back of the box. 
1 In a separate pan, on medium heat add olive oil and chopped garlic. Saute garlic for about 1-2 minutes. Do not over cook. 
2 In the same pan, add your ground sausage and cook for about 4-5 minutes. Sausage should no longer be pink. 
3 Next, add in your marinara sauce and tomato paste and mix well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes stirring regularly. Afterwards, add your ricotta and continue to mix. Mix in some reserved water adding in a little at a time until desired sauce consistency.  
4 Reduce heat to simmer and add pasta. Top pasta with parmesan cheese and mix well. Next add in fresh chopped parsley.
5 Add an optional sprinkle of red pepper flakes for heat. Serve hot and enjoy!