Ingredients for Italian Tomato Sausage Sauce
- Olive Oil
- Italian Sausage
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
- Garlic Clove
- Plum Tomatoes
- Mixed Italian Herbs
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt And Pepper
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How to Make Italian Tomato Sausage Sauce
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 1 pound Italian sausage (removed from casings) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink (about 8-10 minutes).
- Add 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots and 4 cloves minced garlic.
- Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Stir in 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon sugar.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to low, simmer uncovered for 40 minutes, stirring frequently and skimming off any fat that rises to the surface.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve over your favorite pasta or use as a base for lasagna.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
229 g
Sugar
67g
Fat
226g
Carbs
14g
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