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Restaurant Style Spaghetti Sauce

Restaurant Style Spaghetti Sauce layers sautéed onion and garlic with crushed Roma tomatoes and tomato paste, rounded out by a splash of Merlot for depth and a touch of sweetness. Simmered with sliced Italian sausage, it develops a rich, savory body ideal for ladling over pasta on a cozy weeknight or casual dinner with friends.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook45 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Restaurant Style Spaghetti Sauce
  1. 1

    Warm olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant. Mix in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and wine. Increase to medium-high heat and bring to a boil.

  2. 2

    Lower the heat to low, stir in the sausage, and simmer until the sausage is fully cooked.

About This Recipe

Restaurant Style Spaghetti Sauce is an Italian side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Garlic, Italian Pork Sausage, Merlot Red Wine, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 393.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Restaurant Style Spaghetti Sauce?
It is an Italian sauce recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
What is Restaurant Style Spaghetti Sauce made of?
The main ingredients are Garlic, Italian Pork Sausage, Merlot Red Wine, Olive Oil, Onion. The full list of 7 is above.
How long does it take to make Restaurant Style Spaghetti Sauce?
About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 393.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Restaurant Style Spaghetti Sauce easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.

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