Italian Spaghetti Sauce

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.

Cooking Method: Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 2

Calories: 1087.1

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

1
Pierce the Italian sausage links several times with a fork to prevent bursting.
2
Place the sausage links in a baking pan with 1/2 cup of water.
3
Broil the sausage, turning once, until browned on all sides.
4
Remove the sausage from the pan and reserve the pan drippings.
5
In a large pot, combine the reserved drippings, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, minced onion, and garlic.
6
Add the parmesan cheese, sugar, oregano, rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to the pot.
7
Stir in the browned sausage links, cutting them into bite-sized pieces if desired.
8
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
9
Simmer uncovered for 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
10
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.

Keywords: basil, bay leaf, canned tomatoes, garlic, homemade, italian, meal prep, oregano, pasta sauce, rosemary, sausage, simmering, spaghetti, tomato paste, wine

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