TOMATO SAUCE WITH SAUSAGE

Tomato Sauce with Sausage image

A meaty sauce with plenty of fresh basil and garlic. A very good sauce that also freezes well.

Provided by MOLSON7

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato

Time 1h10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
2 pounds Italian sausage, casings removed
2 large onions, chopped
¼ cup chopped garlic
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
1 cup water
1 cup chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large saucepan heat oil and saute sausage until brown, about 6 minutes. Add onion and garlic to pot and saute about 8 minutes. Mix in tomato paste, tomatoes, water and basil. Bring to a boil. Break up tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thickened, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 348.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g