Pasta Sauce With Italian Sausage Recipe

Name: Pasta Sauce With Italian Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 12 lbs Italian sausage; ½ cup onion, diced; ½ cup green bell pepper, diced; ½ cup red bell pepper, diced; 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; ¼ cup fresh basil, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon Greek oregano, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 12 lbs Italian sausage
½ cup onion, diced
½ cup green bell pepper, diced
½ cup red bell pepper, diced
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
¼ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Greek oregano, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped

1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Carefully add sausage and cook until no longer pink.
3
(If using link sausage, remove the casing prior to cooking).
4
When sausage is cooked through, drain excess moisture and add onions and peppers.
5
Cook approximately 5 minutes until vegetables have softened slightly.
6
Reduce heat to low.
7
Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, salt, and pepper.
8
Simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
9
Place sauce in a slow cooker.
10
Add fresh herbs and simmer on low heat for no less than 2 hours.
11
Serve over warm pasta or as the sauce for your favorite dish, such as baked ziti or lasagna.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 12 lbs Italian sausage, ½ cup onion, diced, ½ cup green bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Pasta Sauce With Italian Sausage 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!

Pasta Sauce With Italian Sausage

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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