This hearty sausage sauce transforms simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful Italian classic. By browning the sausage meat after sautéing aromatic onions and garlic, you build a robust flavor base that is both comforting and complex. The addition of crushed tomatoes and dry wine allows the sauce to reduce and intensify over a gentle simmer, resulting in a thick, rich consistency perfect for coating pasta or spooning over creamy polenta. It is an ideal weeknight dinner solution that feels homemade and indulgent without requiring exotic ingredients. The balance of savory meat, acidity from the wine and tomatoes, and the warmth of olive oil creates a satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with crusty bread and a crisp green salad.
Sausage Sauce
Description
This hearty sausage sauce transforms simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful Italian classic. By browning the sausage meat after saut&# 195;©ing aromatic onions and garlic, you build a robust flavor base that is both comforting and complex. The addition of crushed tomatoes and dry wine allows the sauce to reduce and intensify over a gentle simmer, resulting in a thick, rich consistency perfect for coating pasta or spooning over creamy polenta. It is an ideal weeknight dinner solution that feels homemade and indulgent without requiring exotic ingredients. The balance of savory meat, acidity from the wine and tomatoes, and the warmth of olive oil creates a satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with crusty bread and a crisp green salad.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Add chopped onion and crushed garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
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Add the sausage meat to the pot, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
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Cook the sausage until browned, stirring occasionally. Drain excess grease if the sauce appears too fatty.
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Pour in the crushed tomatoes and dry wine, stirring to combine.
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Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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Uncover and add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes to thicken.
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Serve hot over pasta or polenta, topped with grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 683.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 52.2g81%
- Saturated Fat 18.2g91%
- Cholesterol 118.0mg40%
- Sodium 1831.9mg77%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.4g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 45.4g91%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
