Chicken And Sausage Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
Spaghetti is a staple in most American households. But sometimes, the same old marinara sauce can get a little boring. That's where this delicious chicken and sausage spaghetti sauce recipe comes in. It's a savory and flavorful alternative that's sure to become a new favorite in your household.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground sausage
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cans (28 oz. each) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb. spaghetti
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- Add the chicken to the pot and cook until browned. Remove from the pot and set aside with the sausage.
- Add the onion, garlic, and bell peppers to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Return the sausage and chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
- Add the red wine and stir to combine.
- Simmer the sauce over low heat for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- Once the sauce has simmered for at least 30 minutes, stir in the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve the sauce over the cooked spaghetti.
This recipe makes enough sauce to feed a crowd, so it's perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. And the best part is, it can be made ahead of time and reheated for an easy weeknight meal.
Variations
There are many ways to customize this recipe to your liking. Here are a few ideas:
- Swap out the chicken for ground beef or turkey.
- Use spicy sausage for an extra kick of heat.
- Add sliced mushrooms or zucchini to the sauce.
- Top the finished dish with extra Parmesan cheese or chopped fresh basil.
Whatever variations you choose, this chicken and sausage spaghetti sauce recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.