Spaghetti Sauce With Italian Sausage
A robust spaghetti sauce combines Italian sausage with a rich blend of tomato sauce, tomato paste, and fresh basil.
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Instructions
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In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, add Italian sausages with 1/2 to 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
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Drain the sausages, remove, and slice thinly.
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Brown the sliced sausages in the same pan, adding a small amount of oil if necessary.
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Drain excess grease, then add 2 tablespoons olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, and mushrooms to the pan; cook until onions are tender, stirring frequently.
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Stir in all remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese. Cook over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
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Adjust sauce thickness by adding water and reducing heat if needed.
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Serve with hot cooked spaghetti and Parmesan cheese.