SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH RED GRAVY AND PASTA

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This is one of my husband's family's recipes. It's simple and doesn't require much prep time, especially if you use a food processor to cut the onion and celery. Seasoning amounts are approximate, though I don't recommend shorting the sugar. The gravy (I would call it sauce, but the family insists on "gravy" ) should be sweet and basil-heavy to complement the flavors of the sausages.

Provided by foxfyre

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat while dicing onion and celery. Sauté vegetables until onions turn clear. Remove from heat.
  • 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.
  • Heat gravy to a boil (shouldn't need to raise heat above medium) and add sausages; boil for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 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.
  • Serving size is roughly a cup of pasta, one sausage, and about 3/4 cup gravy.

Yvonne Dogbe
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This is my go-to recipe for Italian sausage. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Shreeya Das
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Kanchn Kanchn
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Brenda Thomas
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The sausage was cooked perfectly and the gravy was flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Shelby Jones
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Jam Zar
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The sausage was a little dry, but the gravy was delicious. I would recommend cooking the sausage for a shorter amount of time.


Khurshid Refrigeration and Solar system
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using a milder sausage if you don't like spicy food.


hakan ali
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I've tried many Italian sausage recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sausage is perfectly cooked and the gravy is rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Stacey Lavis
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The sausage and gravy were flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


jamex ani
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I was looking for a new Italian sausage recipe and this one did not disappoint. The sausage was juicy and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and delicious. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Kn Kebabonye
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This recipe is a keeper! The sausage and gravy were amazing, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I added a few extra vegetables to the gravy, and it was even better. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ishor Giri
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The gravy is so flavorful and the sausage is always cooked perfectly. I love serving this dish with a side of garlic bread.


Shamshad Bajwa
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The sausage was perfectly cooked and the red gravy was flavorful and rich. The pasta was al dente and cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.