Bek's Spiced up Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Bek's Spiced up Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian sausage link (I prefer Johnsonville); 1 large onion, diced; 1 large green pepper, seeded and diced; 4 large garlic cloves, pressed (or minced from a jar); 3 tablespoons pesto sauce, jarred (I use Classico Traditional Basil Pesto); 1 medium eggplant, peeled and diced; 2 medium zucchini, diced; 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced; ½ cup dry red wine; 2 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, with juice; 1 (10 ounce) canrotel tomatoes and green chilies; 3 (24 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce (Use your favorite, I like Classico)

Servings: persons

1 lb hot Italian sausage link (I prefer Johnsonville)
1 large onion, diced
1 large green pepper, seeded and diced
4 large garlic cloves, pressed (or minced from a jar)
3 tablespoons pesto sauce, jarred (I use Classico Traditional Basil Pesto)
1 medium eggplant, peeled and diced
2 medium zucchini, diced
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
½ cup dry red wine
2 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, with juice
1 (10 ounce) canrotel tomatoes and green chilies
3 (24 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce (Use your favorite, I like Classico)

1
Remove casings from sausage links and slice.
2
In a large stockpot over medium high heat, brown the sausage.
3
Drain off grease if desired; I usually don't.
4
Reduce heat to medium.
5
Add onion, green pepper, garlic, pesto, eggplant, zucchini, and mushrooms.
6
Simmer for an additional 10 -15 minutes - it doesn't have to be done, just softened.
7
The eggplant will start to get mushy - it will eventually become the thickening agent for the sauce, so don't worry if it starts looking weird!
8
Add the wine, tomatoes, and spaghetti sauce.
9
Stir until all ingredients are blended.
10
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for another 20 - 30 minutes to really blend in the flavors.
11
Serve over your favorite pasta and garnish with parmesan cheese, or do whatever you usually do with spaghetti sauce!

205

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb hot Italian sausage link (I prefer Johnsonville), 1 large onion, diced, 1 large green pepper, seeded and diced, 4 large garlic cloves, pressed (or minced from a jar), and more.

Yes, Bek's Spiced up Spaghetti Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bek's Spiced up Spaghetti Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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