Hearty Italian Spaghetti with Sausage and Tomato Sauce

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Hearty Italian Spaghetti with Sausage and Tomato Sauce brings the essence of Italian cuisine to your table with a non-vegetarian dish that features savory beef sausage simmered in a rich, robust tomato sauce. This gluten-containing recipe is perfect for family gatherings and pairs well with garlic bread or a fresh salad.

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Overview

This hearty spaghetti dish combines the rich flavors of beef sausage with a robust tomato sauce. The longer you simmer the sauce, the more the flavors meld together, creating a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for large gatherings or family dinners.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten

Cuisine

Italian

Serving Size: 16

Cooking Time: 225 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Pound (lb) beef sausage, divided
• 1 Medium onion, minced
• 2 Cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 0.25 Cups olive oil
• 2 6 Ounces (oz) cans tomato paste
• 1 46 Fluid Ounces (fl oz) can tomato juice
• 1 16 Ounces (oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 Cup Burgundy wine
• 1.5 Tablespoons (tbsp) dried oregano
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) dried basil
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) dried parsley
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) garlic, minced
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) garlic salt
• 0.5 Cups white sugar
• 2 Pounds (lb) spaghetti

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook the sausage for 30 minutes. Cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. In a Dutch oven, sauté the onion and mushrooms in olive oil until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. Stir into the Dutch oven: tomato paste, tomato juice, crushed tomatoes, and wine. Stir until smooth.
4. Mix in oregano, basil, parsley, minced garlic, garlic salt, and sugar.
5. Return the divided sausage and the onion-mushroom sauté to the sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 3 hours. Cover the pot if the sauce becomes too thick.
6. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain.
7. Serve the sauce over the pasta.

Enjoy this classic Italian dish with a side of garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal!