For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to partially puree the sauce after it has simmered. If you prefer a spicier sauce, add an extra pinch or two of red pepper flakes. This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. Serve over your favorite pasta, use as a base for pizza, or layer in lasagna. Consider adding a splash of dry red wine during the simmering process for a richer, more complex flavor.
Chunky Red Sauce with Ground Italian Sausage
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME2 hrs 15 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING10 People
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VIEWS12
A hearty and rustic tomato sauce, brimming with savory Italian sausage and a colorful medley of garden vegetables. Perfect for enriching your favorite pasta dishes, layering in lasagna, or simply spooning over crusty bread. A versatile and flavorful base for countless culinary creations.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate17 g
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Cholesterol18 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein9 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium1093 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat10 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepHeat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage and garlic in hot oil until browned and crumbly. (5-7 minutes). Transfer sausage and garlic to a plate using a slotted spoon, leaving any drippings in the saucepan.
02
StepSaute onion, green pepper, sweet pepper, and salt in the same saucepan until slightly softened. (about 5 minutes). Add zucchini and continue cooking until onion is translucent. (5-10 minutes more). Drain off any excess liquid.
03
StepStir sausage, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, rosemary, parsley, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into onion-zucchini mixture. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend and sauce is thickened. (about 2 hours).
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Buford Dach
Jun 15, 2025This sauce is amazing! I made it for my lasagna and it was a huge hit. The vegetables add a great sweetness.
Karson Mccullough
Jun 13, 2025So easy to customize! I added mushrooms and some extra herbs. Delicious!
Lyric Yost
Jun 10, 2025I added a bay leaf while it simmered and it gave it a wonderful depth of flavor. Will definitely make this again!
Deon Ziemann
Jun 4, 2025I was skeptical about the zucchini, but it really adds a nice texture to the sauce. I pureed half of the sauce for my kids and they loved it!