SAUSAGE, ARTICHOKE & SUN-DRIED TOMATO RAGU

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This is a thick and hearty spaghetti sauce that's simple to prepare. Like all good spaghetti sauces, this one tastes even better the next day. If you prefer a little celery or bell pepper in your sauce, go ahead and throw them in. The results will still amaze. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 cans (6 ounces each) Italian tomato paste
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Hot cooked spaghetti
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage, beef and onion over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink, 4-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, artichokes, garlic, rosemary, pepper, salt and bay leaf., Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 6-8 hours. Remove bay leaf. Stir in parsley. Serve with spaghetti. If desired, top with grated Parmesan. Freeze option: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 1535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Yash kumar Thing
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This dish was very good, but it was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add some more herbs and spices next time.


Ch Umair Ali
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This dish was very good, but it was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of salt next time.


zain fraz
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This dish was very good, but it was a bit too sour for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of lemon juice next time.


Nooralom M
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This dish was very good, but it was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sun-dried tomatoes next time.


Fitzroy Williamsjr
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This dish was very good, but it was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of red pepper flakes next time.


Anaira Liv
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This dish was very easy to make, but it was a bit too expensive. I think I would only make it for special occasions.


Sapanallah Johnson
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This dish was very good, but it was a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I would only make it on special occasions.


Gabriela Stopka
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I found this dish to be a bit bland. I think I would add some more herbs and spices to it next time. Otherwise, it was a good dish.


sir nobody
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of salt in the recipe next time. Otherwise, it was a very good dish.


Kochar Abdulla
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the sausage from this dish. It was still very good! The artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes were packed with flavor, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over pasta and it was a hit.


Mir Asghar
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I made this dish with ground turkey instead of sausage, and it was still very good. The turkey was a bit leaner, but it still had a lot of flavor. I also added a bit of extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it a little more kick.


beauty of hazara
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This was a quick and easy dish to make, and it was perfect for a weeknight meal. The leftovers were even better the next day! I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Mhabuba Akter
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I'm not usually a fan of sun-dried tomatoes, but they were surprisingly good in this dish. The sweetness of the tomatoes balanced out the saltiness of the sausage and the artichokes added a nice crunch. Overall, this was a great dish that I would hig


Piper Sadakierski
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This dish was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and they all raved about it. The flavors were incredible and the sausage and artichokes were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again soon.