Chunky Sausage and Vegetable Pasta Sauce

Name: Chunky Sausage and Vegetable Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground Italian sausage; 6 cloves garlic; 1 large onion; olive oil; 2 large sweet bell peppers or ripe tomatoes; 2 jars tomato-based pasta sauce; 1 TB granulated sugar; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; Kosher salt to taste; freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
421 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion

Chunky Sausage and Vegetable Pasta Sauce

Iris Warren

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This Chunky Sausage and Vegetable Pasta Sauce is simple and flavorful. It's a favorite weeknight meal. Leftover sauce tastes even better the next day!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 lbs ground Italian sausage
6 cloves garlic chopped
1 large onion chopped
olive oil
2 large sweet bell peppers or ripe tomatoes seeded and chopped
2 jars tomato-based pasta sauce 24 oz each your favorite
1 TB granulated sugar
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
Kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a heavy large pot, heat 2 TB olive oil. Brown ground sausage, stirring and breaking up the meat until cooked through. Transfer to separate bowl and set aside.
In the same large pot, heat 3 TB olive oil. Add garlic and onion, and saute until translucent. Add in bell peppers, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Continue to cook another minute. Add browned sausage back to the pot, and stir to combine.
Add 2 jars tomato-based pasta sauce, 1 TB sugar, oregano, and basil. Stir to combine well.
Simmer 20-30 minutes. If needed, add salt and pepper to taste.
*Note: Pasta sauce keeps well in airtight container in fridge for several days. Sauce alone may also be frozen if sealed airtight.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 421kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 833mg (35%) Potassium 417mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1291IU (26%) Vitamin C 57mg (63%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 421 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	421kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	7g	2%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	36g	55%
Saturated Fat	13g	65%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	16g	80%
Cholesterol	86mg	29%
Sodium	833mg	35%
Potassium	417mg	9%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	1291IU	26%
Vitamin C	57mg	63%
Calcium	39mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%