3 rigatoni with sausage artichokes and Recipes

artichokes (1 1/2 in. wide ), head fennel (3 1/2 in. wide ), mild or hot italian sausages, casings removed, chopped onion, fennel seed, minced garlic, sliced red bell pepper, dry white wine, fat-skimmed chicken or vegetable broth, whipping cream, dried rigatoni pasta, grated parmesan cheese, salt

mild italian sausage (approx. 4-5 links ), mostaccioli pasta (penne) or 1 lb rigatoni pasta, prepared spaghetti sauce (see cook s note), italian-style diced tomatoes, cottage cheese, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, parsley, seasoning salt (to taste), ground black pepper (to taste), olive oil, egg, slightly beaten