Best Savory Italian Sausage Sauce Recipes

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SAVORY ITALIAN SAUSAGE SAUCE



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This is a great homemade sauce. It's savory and spicy, as well as thick and chunky. The secret is the combination of Italian sausage, green onions, red wine and red pepper flakes. Easily double or triple amount and top on anything! Even better the next day. Enjoy.

Provided by Carliey

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

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound Italian sausage
4 green onions, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
½ cup water
½ cup red wine
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute garlic until browned. Add sausage and cook for 4 minutes, breaking apart with a spoon. Add green onions and cook until sausage is evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in mushrooms, basil and oregano; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, and tomato paste. Add water, red wine, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 2101.7 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

SWEET AND SAVORY ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH PEPPERS



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds hot sausage
2 pounds sweet sausage
1/2 cup olive oil
8 red onions, cut julienne
6 garlic cloves, chopped
4 red bell peppers, cut julienne
4 green bell peppers, cut julienne
1/2 bunch basil leaves, chopped
1 bunch scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Place sausage on a hot grill and cook until done. This may take about 45 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a saute pan placed on grill. Add red onions, garlic, red bell peppers, and green bell peppers and cook until translucent. Add basil and scallions and cook for a few minutes. Once cooked, cut sausage into 2-inch long pieces, and arrange on serving platter with pepper and onion mixture. Serve with crusty bread or rolls.

TORTELLINI WITH SAUSAGE AND MASCARPONE



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When I crave Italian comfort food on a busy night and don't have a lot of time to cook, this sausage tortellini skillet recipe is fast and yummy. You can have it on the table in less time than a takeout order. -Gerry Vance, Millbrae, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 18m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
8 ounces bulk Italian sausage
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce with mushrooms
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • Prepare tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in pasta sauce; heat through., Drain tortellini, reserving 1 cup cooking water. Add tortellini to sauce and enough reserved cooking water to reach desired consistency; toss to coat. Stir in Parmesan cheese; dollop with mascarpone cheese. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637 calories, Fat 37g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 1040mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SAVORY ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS



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My sister was hosting a birthday party and asked me to bring sausage and peppers. I'd never made them before, so I altered a braised pepper recipe. Now family members request this dish often. -Jeanne Corsi, Arnold, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds Italian sausage links, cut into 3/4-inch slices
4 medium green peppers, cut into thin strips
1 medium onion, thinly sliced and quartered
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons chicken broth
6 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients. , Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring, occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 829mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SAVORY ITALIAN STEW



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My niece shared this recipe with me, and whenever I've served it, I get requests for the recipe. The sausage, tortellini, tomatoes, zucchini and herbs make it different from typical stews featuring meat and potatoes. It's a hearty one-dish meal that's simple to prepare.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 small zucchini, sliced
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender. Drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrot, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. , Gently stir in the tortellini, zucchini, green pepper and parsley. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 919mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

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