Spaghetti with Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce

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   Over medium heat, cook the sausage, onion, and garlic together in a deep frying pan or a saucepan.

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   If you choose to use red pepper flakes, add them while you are cooking the sausage.

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   (I add just a light sprinkle.

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   Dont use it if the sausage is a spicy Italian sausage.)

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   Drain the grease from the pan.

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   Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder.

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   Stir and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

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   Put a lid on the pan and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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   Adjust seasonings and add salt if needed.

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    While the sauce is simmering prepare the spaghetti noodles according to package directions.

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    Dont forget to salt the water!

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    When its done, drain the pasta.

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    To serve, top a plate full of the pasta with sauce.

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    Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

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    (As if I needed to tell you to do that part.)

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    Note: If choosing to use your own home roasted tomatoes, there is a how-to link on my blog for this recipe.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.