This rich Italian spaghetti sauce is a comforting classic that transforms simple ingredients into a deep, flavorful masterpiece. By slow-cooking Italian sausage with canned tomatoes, wine, and a robust blend of fresh herbs like basil, rosemary, and oregano, the flavors meld together beautifully. The result is a thick, aromatic sauce with a perfect balance of savory meatiness and bright acidity. It’s ideal for tossing with spaghetti, serving over polenta, or using as a base for lasagna. Perfect for weeknight family dinners or meal-prepping for the week ahead, this homemade sauce offers a superior taste compared to store-bought versions.
Italian Spaghetti Sauce
Description
This rich Italian spaghetti sauce is a comforting classic that transforms simple ingredients into a deep, flavorful masterpiece. By slow-cooking Italian sausage with canned tomatoes, wine, and a robust blend of fresh herbs like basil, rosemary, and oregano, the flavors meld together beautifully. The result is a thick, aromatic sauce with a perfect balance of savory meatiness and bright acidity. ItâÂÂs ideal for tossing with spaghetti, serving over polenta, or using as a base for lasagna. Perfect for weeknight family dinners or meal-prepping for the week ahead, this homemade sauce offers a superior taste compared to store-bought versions.Directions
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Pierce the Italian sausage links several times with a fork to prevent bursting.
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Place the sausage links in a baking pan with 1/2 cup of water.
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Broil the sausage, turning once, until browned on all sides.
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Remove the sausage from the pan and reserve the pan drippings.
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In a large pot, combine the reserved drippings, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, minced onion, and garlic.
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Add the parmesan cheese, sugar, oregano, rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to the pot.
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Stir in the browned sausage links, cutting them into bite-sized pieces if desired.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
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Simmer uncovered for 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
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Remove and discard the bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1087.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 50.4g78%
- Saturated Fat 16.2g81%
- Cholesterol 111.6mg38%
- Sodium 1720.7mg72%
- Total Carbohydrate 92.8g31%
- Dietary Fiber 21.6g87%
- Sugars 7.7g
- Protein 71.5g143%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
