Ingredients for Homemade Tomato Sauce With Italian Sausage And Red Wine
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Spanish Onion
- Garlic Cloves
- Fresh Thyme Leaves
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- Crushed Tomatoes
- Diced Tomatoes With Juice
- Sweet Italian Sausage
- 1 cup dry red wine (Chianti or Merlot recommended)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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How to Make Homemade Tomato Sauce With Italian Sausage And Red Wine
- Crumble 1 lb sweet Italian sausage into a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until light pink and almost cooked through (about 8-10 minutes).
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pot. Add 1 medium onion (chopped) and 4 cloves garlic (minced) and cook until softened and golden brown (about 8-10 minutes).
- Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tablespoon dried thyme) and 1 medium carrot (finely chopped). Cook for 5 minutes, or until the carrot is tender.
- Pour in 1 cup dry red wine (like Chianti or Merlot) and cook for 1 minute, allowing the alcohol to evaporate slightly.
- Add 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour, for a thicker, richer sauce. Stir occasionally.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- (Optional) For a fresh summer twist, add 2 cups grated zucchini along with the tomatoes.
- (Optional) Add 1 lb fresh sliced mushrooms at the same time as the carrots.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
50 g
Sugar
26g
Fat
28g
Carbs
10g
