Tuscan Sausage Ragu Recipe

Name: Tuscan Sausage Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage; 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage; 1 large red onion, diced; 2 ribs celery, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce; salt to taste; 1 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Cook and stir the sweet and hot Italian sausage until browned, about 10 minutes.
3
Break the meat up into crumbles as it cooks.
4
Stir in the onion, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 8 more minutes.
5
Pour the mixture into a slow cooker.
6
Pour red wine into the skillet, and stir to dissolve the brown flavor bits from the bottom of the skillet.
7
Pour the wine into the slow cooker.
8
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and salt to taste.
9
Mix well.
10
Cover the slow cooker, set to Low, and cook for 5 hours.
11
Pour in the cream, stir, cover, and cook for 1 more hour.
12
Adjust salt again if necessary, and serve.

302

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage, 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage, 1 large red onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Tuscan Sausage Ragu 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!

Tuscan Sausage Ragu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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