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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A rich, slightly sweet sauce that holds up well to sturdy noodles. Ingredients:
1 lb bulk italian sausage |
1 large onion, diced |
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes |
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce |
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste |
2/3 ounce italian salad dressing mix (1 packet) |
1 tablespoon oregano (to taste) |
3 tablespoons basil (to taste) |
Directions:
1. In the bottom of a large dutch oven, brown the italian sausage with the onions, cooking until the meat is browned and the onion translucent.
2. Drain the fat and return meat and onions to the pan.
3. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and tomatoe paste to pot.
4. Stir in italian dressing mix.
5. Add oregano and basil, allowing sauce to cook for at least 10 minutes between additions.
6. Taste the sauce before adding anything. The flavors intensify while the sauce simmers.
7. Cover and simmer over medium low heat, stirring occasionally.
8. Serve over pasta or use in lasagna.
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