Pasta Sauce
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By Kathy Ottinger Kitrel
Pasta Sauce
9 steps
Prep:30minCook:2h
Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:31:59 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
32
Low
Glycemic Load
5
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories140.3 kcal (7%)
Total Fat2.7 g (4%)
Carbs14.2 g (5%)
Sugars5.3 g (6%)
Protein11.7 g (23%)
Sodium708.9 mg (35%)
Fiber1.4 g (5%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
10 servings
1 lbchicken Italian sausage
casings removed, mild or hot
onion
small, chopped, optional
1.5garlic cloves
minced
1 x 14 ouncecan diced tomatoes
2 x 3 ouncecans tomato paste
2 x 7.5 ouncecans tomato sauce
1 cupwater
for a long period of simmering for flavors to meld, If you don't want to simmer it as long, add less
1 ½ teaspoonsbasil
1 teaspoondried parsley flakes
salt
crushed red pepper flakes
black pepper
fresh coarse ground
red wine
a good Cabernet
parmesan cheese
to taste
Instructions
Step 1
In large, heavy stockpot, brown Italian sausage, breaking up as you stir.
Step 2
Add onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until onions are softened.
Step 3
Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water.
Step 4
Add basil, parsley, brown sugar, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.
Step 5
Stir well and barely bring to a boil.
Step 6
Stir in red wine.
Step 7
Simmer on low, stirring frequently for at least an hour. A longer simmer makes for a better sauce, just be careful not to let it burn!
Step 8
Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
Step 9
Spoon sauce over drained spaghetti noodles and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
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