Anna S Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Anna S Spaghetti Sauce

• Onion
• Red Bell Pepper
• Garlic Cloves
• Olive Oil
• Lean Pork Sausage
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

How to Make Anna S Spaghetti Sauce

1. Finely chop 1 medium onion. In a large saucepan or pot, sauté the onions in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
2. Add 1 chopped bell pepper (any color) and 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté for another 2 minutes, until fragrant.
3. Add 1 pound of Italian sausage (sweet or hot, your choice), breaking it up with a spoon. Brown the sausage, ensuring it's cooked through.
4. Drain off any excess grease from the pan.
5. Stir in one (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes, 6 ounces of tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
6. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will be!
7. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
8. Serve over your favorite pasta and garnish with fresh basil (optional) and freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional).