Ingredients for Twisted Sausage Bolognese Sauce
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Carrot
- 1 medium celery stalk, chopped
- Bell Pepper
- Sweet Onion
- Portabella Mushrooms
- Garlic Cloves
- 1 cup arugula
- Salt And Pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Fresh Parsley
- Fresh Basil
- Dried Oregano
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream (half and half)
- Cavatappi Pasta
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How to Make Twisted Sausage Bolognese Sauce
- Brown 1 lb Italian sausage in a large pot, breaking it into small pieces.
- Once browned, remove the sausage to a paper towel-lined dish to drain excess fat.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pot.
- Sauté 1 medium chopped carrot, 1 medium chopped celery stalk, and 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms for 10 minutes.
- Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1 cup arugula; stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
- Add 1/2 cup dry red wine and reduce for 5 minutes.
- Stir in 28 ounces crushed tomatoes.
- Simmer for 1 hour.
- Stir in 1 cup heavy cream (half and half).
- Use an immersion blender for a quick blend to achieve an even texture (optional).
- Simmer over very low heat for 30-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over your favorite pasta.
- Garnish with extra basil and a generous amount of grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
19 g
Sugar
7g
Fat
19g
Carbs
4g
