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Pasta Sauce with Italian Sausage

Pasta Sauce with Italian Sausage takes the classic tomato sauce to the next level by simmering it with juicy, well-seasoned Italian sausage—either sweet, mild, or spicy. Garlic, onions, and crushed tomatoes form the base, while Italian herbs and a touch of red wine or crushed red pepper deepen the flavor. Serve over spaghetti, penne, or rigatoni, and top with grated Parmesan for the ultimate cozy, satisfying pasta night. Great for freezing and meal prep, this sauce is a reliable go-to for any pasta lover.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: main dish, sauce
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 339
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Italian sausage links casings removed and cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 1 16 ounce can canned tomatoes
  • 1 15 ounce can canned tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Can opener (for tomatoes)
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add sausage and cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Stir in ground beef, garlic, and onion. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  3. Pour in tomatoes and tomato sauce; stir in cooked sausage. Season with salt, basil, oregano, bay leaf, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 19gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 1518mgPotassium: 675mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Hearty, flavorful, and full of bold Italian spices, this sausage pasta sauce is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or Sunday supper.

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