Title: Spaghetti Sauce with Italian Sausage
Yield: 6 servings
Cooking time: 3 hours
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Category: Entree
Cuisine: Italian
Rating: 4/5 stars
Source: www.about.com
Original Page from southernfood.about.comIngredients
- 1 pound italian sausage links, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 28 ounces chopped tomatoes
- 24 ounces tomato sauce
- 12 ounces tomato paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried leaf basil, crumbled
- 1 1/2 teaaspoons dried leaf oregano, crumbled
- 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon binegar
- 1 cup water
- grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a Dutch oven or large kettle, brown sausage slices. Drain off grease and add olive oil to pan. Add onion, green bell pepper and mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are tender. Add remaining ingredients, except Parmesan cheese. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 2 to 3 hours. Add more water and reduce heat if sauce becomes too thick. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti and pass the Parmesan cheese.