Homemade Tomato Sauce With Italian Sausage And Red

Name: Homemade Tomato Sauce With Italian Sausage And Red Wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 Spanish onion, diced small; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped; 1/2 medium carrot, finely grated; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 1 lb sweet Italian sausage; 1 cup red wine (I use Cabernet Sauvignon); salt (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Saute 1 lb. sweet italian sausage until light pink, almost done.
2
Add olive oil, onion and garlic and cook on medium until soft and golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
3
Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is soft.
4
Add the red wine and cook for one minute.
5
Add the canned tomatoes and bring to a boil, stirring often.
6
Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until consistensy is thick.
7
Season with salt if desired (I usually don't need to) and serve.
8
You can substitute 1 tablespoon dried thyme for the fresh thyme.
9
Try adding 2 cups of grated fresh zucchini at the same time as the tomatoes for a fresh summer sauce.
10
Try adding one pound of fresh sliced mushrooms at the same time as the carrots.

316

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 Spanish onion, diced small, 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped, 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Homemade Tomato Sauce With Italian Sausage And Red Wine falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Homemade Tomato Sauce With Italian Sausage And Red Wine

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