Marinara and Pesto Sauce with Sausage Recipe

Name: Marinara and Pesto Sauce with Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/2 cups Diced Onion; 1/2 pounds Italian Sausage, Casings Removed; 1 teaspoon Chopped Garlic; 1/2 cups Dry Red Wine; 1 jar (24 Oz. Size) Marinara Sauce; 3 Tablespoons Pesto Or To Taste; Salt And Pepper, to taste; Red Pepper Flakes To Taste (optional); 1/2 pounds Pasta; Parmesan Cheese, To Serve

Servings: persons

1
Preheat a large saute pan (I like to use one with tall sides) with olive oil over medium heat.
2
Saute onions until soft.
3
Add sausage and brown, breaking into small peices.
4
Add garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30-45 seconds.
5
Add red wine to the sausage, onions and garlic, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
6
Add your favorite marinara sauce and pesto, adding more to taste.
7
Heat through and season with salt and pepper if needed.
8
I also like to add some red pepper flakes.
9
Cook pasta according to package directions.
10
Drain well.
11
Pour sauce over pasta, garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve!

257

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1/2 cups Diced Onion, 1/2 pounds Italian Sausage, Casings Removed, 1 teaspoon Chopped Garlic, and more.

Yes, Marinara and Pesto Sauce with Sausage 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!

Marinara and Pesto Sauce with Sausage

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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