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Italian Sausage Sauce Recipe

A hearty and flavorful Italian sausage sauce perfect for pasta.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
  2. 2. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. 4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add the dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine.
  5. 5. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve over your favorite pasta.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Pasta Sauce, Sausage
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