CHUNKY RED SAUCE WITH GROUND ITALIAN SAUSAGE

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This is a basic chunky red sauce with Italian sausage and lots of veggies! Great for lasagna or your favorite pasta dish! Also, if you want the benefit of the veggies, but have picky eaters at your table, you can put it all in the food processor and they will never know the difference! I speak from experience!

Provided by Jenykell

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Meat Sauce

Time 2h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 sweet Italian pepper, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
1 zucchini, sliced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon tomato paste, or more as needed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chopped dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage and garlic in hot oil until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer sausage and garlic to a plate using a slotted spoon, leaving any drippings in the saucepan.
  • Saute onion, green pepper, sweet pepper, and salt in the same saucepan until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and continue cooking until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes more. Drain off any excess liquid.
  • Stir sausage, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, rosemary, parsley, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into onion-zucchini mixture. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend and sauce is thickened, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1093.3 mg, Sugar 6 g

Razwan Razwan
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This sauce is a keeper. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Don Genny
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I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect sauce for any type of pasta.


Daniel Ortega
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This sauce is perfect for a special occasion meal. It's impressive and delicious.


Shasa Shaez
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I'm always looking for new and exciting pasta sauce recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's so flavorful and unique.


Adorable Xty
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This sauce is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love the chunky tomatoes and sausage.


Awasjarral Jarral
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I love the chunky texture of this sauce. It's so much more flavorful than a smooth sauce.


Ayeasha Janu
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This sauce is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Samreen Gull
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I loved this sauce. The sausage flavor is subtle, and the sauce is very flavorful.


Shristi Rai
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This sauce is so easy to make, and it tastes like it's been simmering for hours. I love the rich, hearty flavor.


Sulaiman Ubah Ahmad
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I found that this sauce was a bit too thick for my liking. I added a little bit of water to thin it out, and it turned out perfect.


Ephreim Anbasse
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This sauce is a little spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using a milder sausage if you don't like spicy food.


Allan Ikwabi
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I added a few extra vegetables to this sauce, such as diced carrots and bell peppers. It turned out great!


Randy Walsh
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I love that this recipe uses fresh tomatoes. It makes the sauce taste so much better than using canned tomatoes.


Hunar Khan
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This sauce is so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for breadsticks. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mindy Francis
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sausage. I had some Italian sausage that I needed to use up, and this sauce was the perfect solution. It turned out delicious, and I will definitely be making it again.


Love Match
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I've made this sauce a few times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The sausage adds a nice depth of flavor, and the chunky tomatoes give it a great texture. I highly recommend serving it over pasta or polenta.


Chris Diaz
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This chunky red sauce with ground Italian sausage is a must-try! It's easy to make and packs a flavorful punch. I especially love the addition of red wine and Italian seasoning, which gives the sauce a rich and savory taste.