Spicy Sausage Sauce

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   Heat the oil in a large saucepan over high heat.

2. 2

   Add the sausages and enough water to come about half way up the sausages.

3. 3

   Cover, reduce the heat to medium low, and cook until done, about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the lid and allow the water to evaporate.

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   The sausages will then fry in their oil when water evaporates.

6. 6

   Remove the sausages from the saucepan and drain them on paper towels.

7. 7

   Remove all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the saucepan.

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   Add the sliced garlic and chiles and cook until the garlic begins to brown, about 1 minute, stirring occasionally.

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   Add the basil and cook for 15 seconds, then add the tomato puree.

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    Simmer the mixture for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

12. 12

    Cut the sausage links in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces, creating half-moons.

13. 13

    Return the sausages to the saucepan and heat through.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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