Ingredients for Sausage Pasta Sauce
- Bulk Italian Sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Sweet Red Peppers
- Green Peppers
- Garlic Cloves
- Olive Oil
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- Italian Stewed Tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Chili Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Dried Oregano
- Dried Basil
- Pepper
- Cayenne Pepper
- Bow Tie Pasta
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Parmesan Cheese
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How to Make Sausage Pasta Sauce
- Remove casings from Italian sausage and brown in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease and set aside.
- In a Dutch oven or large pot, sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper in olive oil over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes (undrained), brown sugar, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- While the sauce simmers, carefully transfer about 1/3 of the tomato mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Repeat with the remaining sauce in batches.
- Return the blended sauce to the Dutch oven. Stir in the browned sausage.
- Gradually stir in the heavy cream.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Drain the cooked pasta.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
60 g
Sugar
57g
Fat
59g
Carbs
21g