Homemade Italian Pasta Sauce
Ingredients
- Package of ground Italian Sausage
- 2 cans of crushed tomatoes I prefer tuttorosso brand
- 1 can of Hunt's diced tomatoes with oregano basil, garlic
- 1 can of Hunt's tomato paste
- 2 cloves of fresh garlic
- t tbsp of sugar
- 1/4 cup of red wine
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp of parmesan cheese freshly grated is best, but the can stuff works too
- Spices: Oregano Basil (Again, fresh is best, but dried will work)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: mince or grate the garlic, grate cheese, thinly chop the spices.
- In a large pot, drizzle the olive oil and heat it on medium heat. 3. Add the garlic and let it roast for a minute before adding the sausage.
- Brown the sausage until it's all crumbly and yummy.
- Add all of the tomatoes and stir to combine.
- Season with the remaining ingredients and let it simmer on low for at least 35 minutes to an hour (the longer it simmers, the better the flavor) Stirring often.
- Serve with the pasta or protein of your choice or put it in a jar to save for later!
Notes
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