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Diana Rattray
This homemade spaghetti sauce has it all. It's made with Italian sausage, onion, and bell pepper, sliced mushrooms, tomatoes, and a number of herbs. Garlic powder is used in this sauce, but two cloves of fresh garlic—minced—may be added to the sauce along with the tomatoes and sauces.
The long-simmered sauce is great with spaghetti or linguine, or use it as a sauce for homemade lasagna or a ziti casserole.
For a meatier sauce, add 1/2 pound to 1 pound of ground beef to the pot along with the sliced sausage.
Ingredients
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1 pound Italian sausage links, cooked and thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1/3 cup chopped onion
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1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
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6 to 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
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2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans tomatoes, coarsely chopped
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3 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
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2 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil, crumbled
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
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1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
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1 cup water
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Grated Parmesan cheese
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Put the sausages in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; add about 1/2 to 1 inch of water. Bring the sausages to a boil; cover the pan and boil for about 15 minutes. Drain and remove the sausages and slice them thinly.
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In the same pan, brown the sausage slices. Add a small amount of oil, if necessary.
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Drain off excess grease and add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are tender.
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Add remaining ingredients, except Parmesan cheese. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 2 to 3 hours.
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Add more water and reduce heat if sauce becomes too thick.
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Serve with hot cooked spaghetti and pass the Parmesan cheese.
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Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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427 | Calories |
27g | Fat |
31g | Carbs |
21g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 427 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 27g | 34% |
Saturated Fat 9g | 43% |
Cholesterol 44mg | 15% |
Sodium 1704mg | 74% |
Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 29% |
Total Sugars 19g | |
Protein 21g | |
Vitamin C 45mg | 224% |
Calcium 126mg | 10% |
Iron 6mg | 33% |
Potassium 1616mg | 34% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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