Spaghetti Sauce With Italian Sausage Links
Are you tired of the same old boring spaghetti sauce? Why not add some Italian sausage links to it for a delicious and flavorful twist? This recipe is easy to make and will leave your taste buds wanting more. Let's get started!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound Italian sausage links
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the Italian sausage links and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. If using, add the red wine.
- Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the Italian sausage links from the sauce and slice them into bite-sized pieces. Add them back into the sauce and stir to combine.
- Serve over spaghetti noodles and enjoy!
This recipe makes enough sauce for about 6-8 servings, depending on how saucy you like your pasta. You can also freeze any leftover sauce for up to 3 months.
Tips:
- If you prefer a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until it reaches your desired consistency.
- If you like a little kick to your sauce, add more red pepper flakes or even some hot sauce.
- If you don't have red wine on hand, you can use beef broth instead for added flavor.
- For a healthier alternative, use turkey Italian sausage links instead of pork.
Conclusion:
Spaghetti sauce with Italian sausage links is a delicious and easy way to spice up your pasta night. The combination of the juicy sausage links with the flavorful tomato sauce is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients and some patience, you can make a restaurant-quality dish right in your own kitchen. Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think!
