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Basil Pasta Sauce
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 2
Nothing beats the aroma of this speedy simmered pasta sauce. except its wonderful taste. To round out the meal, toss together a green salad and pop some garlic bread in the oven as shown in the photo at right. Or, steam asparagus for a swift side dish and pick up a chocolate cream pie from the supermarket.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained
2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 pound johnsonville® mild ground italian sausage, cooked and drained
3 tablespoons tomato paste
hot cooked fettuccine or pasta of your choice
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms and onions in oil. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, wine, basil and salt. Bring to a boil; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in the sausage and tomato paste; heat through. Serve with pasta. Yield: 2 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com