Spaghetti with Sweet Italian Sausage

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the sausage links to the hot pot. Cover with a lid and cook until nicely browned and just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. You can raise the heat slightly if desired, but do not let the oil smoke. Turn off the heat and transfer the sausages to a plate to cool completely.

2. 2

   While the sausages cool, pour the wine into the same pot over medium-high heat. As it starts to simmer, scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a spoon or spatula. Simmer until reduced by about half, 1 to 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the marinara sauce. Pour water into the pasta sauce jar, seal, and shake to rinse it out. Pour that liquid into the pot and bring back to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low.

4. 4

   Slice each fully cooled sausage into 4 pieces. Add the sausage and any accumulated juices to the simmering sauce. Stir and raise the heat to just between low and medium-low. Simmer gently and steadily, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Skim about half of the fat from the surface, and continue cooking until reduced and thick, about 30 minutes more.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until almost tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain the spaghetti and transfer it directly into the pot of hot sauce. Mix until thoroughly combined. Cover with the lid and let sit for 1 minute so the pasta absorbs some of the sauce.

6. 6

   Divide the pasta evenly among 4 plates and top each portion with 4 pieces of sausage. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano and parsley.

• Calories 1146.97 kcal High
• Protein 51.18 g Good Source
• Carbs 113.32 g Moderate
• Total Fat 54.64 g High
• Saturated Fat 19.22 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 135.13 mg High
• Sodium 2274.01 mg High
• Fiber 9.58 g Good Source
• Sugar 20.42 g High
• Added Sugar 3.72 g Moderate
• Calcium 210.32 mg Moderate
• Iron 7.44 mg Good Source
• Potassium 897.95 mg Moderate
• Vitamin A 9.33 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 2.96 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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