Sweet Italian Sausage With Red Gravy And Pasta

Name: Sweet Italian Sausage With Red Gravy And Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (19 1/2 ounce) packages sweet Italian turkey sausage; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3/4 cup diced celery; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 2 (6 ounce) cans water; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with onion garlic and basil; 1/2 cup sugar (may need as much as 1 cup to sweeten the gravy appropriately); 1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil; 1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 dash pepper; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) box thin whole wheat spaghetti

Servings: persons

2 (19 1/2 ounce) packages sweet Italian turkey sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced onion
1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (6 ounce) cans water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with onion garlic and basil
1/2 cup sugar (may need as much as 1 cup to sweeten the gravy appropriately)
1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) box thin whole wheat spaghetti

1
Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat while dicing onion and celery. Saute vegetables until onions turn clear. Remove from heat.
2
In a large pot (6 qt or larger, I use an 8 qt stock pot) over medium-low heat, combine tomato juice, tomato paste, water, diced tomatoes, onion, celery, sugar, and seasonings.
3
Heat gravy to a boil (shouldn't need to raise heat above medium) and add sausages; boil for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Prepare pasta according to package directions and drain. Spoon a small amount of gravy over pasta (in its own pot) and stir gently to help prevent sticking.
5
Serving size is roughly a cup of pasta, one sausage, and about 3/4 cup gravy.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 (19 1/2 ounce) packages sweet Italian turkey sausage, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 cup diced celery, 1/2 cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, Sweet Italian Sausage With Red Gravy And Pasta 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!