Best 20 Tomato Sausage Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our versatile tomato sausage sauce, a delectable symphony of flavors perfect for any occasion. This savory sauce serves as a versatile foundation for a wide range of dishes, from hearty pasta meals to flavorful meatball subs. Explore variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences, including traditional, vegetarian, and low-carb options. Discover the secrets to crafting the perfect tomato sausage sauce, with tips on selecting the ideal sausage, simmering techniques, and balancing seasonings.

**Traditional Tomato Sausage Sauce**:
A classic recipe that captures the essence of Italian cuisine. Ground sausage, sweet tomatoes, and aromatic herbs blend together in a rich and flavorful sauce, ready to elevate your favorite pasta dishes.

**Vegetarian Tomato Sausage Sauce**:
A meatless marvel that doesn't compromise on taste. Plant-based sausage alternatives, such as lentils or mushrooms, create a hearty and flavorful sauce that's perfect for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.

**Low-Carb Tomato Sausage Sauce**:
A guilt-free indulgence for those watching their carb intake. This recipe utilizes low-carb alternatives like almond flour or zucchini noodles to create a satisfying and flavorful sauce without compromising on taste.

**Additional Tips and Tricks**:
- Explore different types of sausage, from spicy Italian to sweet breakfast sausage, to add unique flavor dimensions to your sauce.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
- Experiment with various herbs and spices to create a personalized flavor profile that suits your taste.
- Freeze leftover sauce in airtight containers for up to 3 months to enjoy its deliciousness later.

Embark on a culinary adventure with our tomato sausage sauce recipes, and elevate your meals to new heights of flavor and satisfaction.

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QUICK SAUSAGE MEATBALLS WITH A TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE, SPAGHETTI AND SWEET RAW PEAS



Quick Sausage Meatballs with a Tomato and Basil Sauce, Spaghetti and Sweet Raw Peas image

This is a fantastic recipe that completely celebrates everything I love about peas. Even though they only make an appearance right at the end, it's a star performance. I like to serve a pile of unshelled peas in the middle of the table so that everyone gets to shell some over their own plate. It's also an incredibly fast recipe - you can be sitting down to eat within a minute of the pasta being done. The key to getting it right, though, is to buy really good-quality sausages

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Olive oil
8 good-quality pork sausages
1 pound spaghetti
Sea salt
A few sprigs fresh marjoram, thyme or rosemary, leaves picked
11 ounces fresh peas, in their pods
1 block Parmesan, to serve
Olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced
1 small bunch fresh basil, leaves picked, stalks finely chopped
2 (14-ounce) cans good-quality plum tomatoes
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Good quality balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat a large saucepan and add a few glugs of olive oil. Snip the sausages apart, then squeeze and pinch the meat out of the skins so that you get little meatball shapes - don't make them too big or they will take too long to cook. Try to get at least 3 balls out of each sausage. Don't worry about rolling them into perfect balls and making them look all fancy - rough and rustic is good! Put them into your pan. Keep frying and turning the meatballs until they're golden brown and cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, put the spaghetti into a large pan of salted boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
  • To make your tomato sauce, heat a separate pan and pour in some olive oil. Add the garlic and the chopped basil stalks and move them around the pan for a couple of minutes. Put some small basil leaves aside for later, and sprinkle the rest into the pan. Add the tomatoes and season carefully with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a simmer, break up your tomatoes a bit more with a spoon and add a swig of balsamic vinegar - it's lovely for adding sweetness to the sauce.
  • Add the herbs to the pan of sausage meatballs, tossing everything in all the lovely flavors. Cook for around 30 seconds. When your spaghetti is cooked, drain it and divide the pasta and meatballs between 4 bowls. Spoon over the tomato sauce. Sprinkle over the reserved basil leaves and serve with a handful of fresh peas per person in the middle of the table, so that everyone can have a go at shelling their own, and a little Parmesan for grating or shaving over the top.
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FETTUCCINE WITH CREAMY TOMATO AND SAUSAGE SAUCE



Fettuccine with Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce image

Provided by Kathleen Hulsy

Categories     Milk/Cream     Pasta     Tomato     Sausage     Winter     Bon Appétit     Maine

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 shallots, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 pound sweet Italian sausages, casings removed
1 cup whipping cream
2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice with Italian seasonings
1 tablespoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3/4 pound fettuccine
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic and sauté until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add sausages and sauté until no longer pink, breaking up with back of fork, about 5 minutes. Add cream; simmer 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices, sage and crushed red pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
  • Return pasta to same pot; add sauce. Toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta, adding reserved cooking liquid by 1/4 cupfuls if mixture is dry. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with cheese and serve.

SAUSAGE AND EGGPLANT-STUFFED SHELLS IN TOMATO-BASIL CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Sausage and Eggplant-Stuffed Shells in Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by amandabliedung

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h45m

Yield 35 shells, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 cups chopped onions
1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 7 cups cubed)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup ricotta cheese or 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
12 ounces fresh spinach, blanched, squeezed dry, and chopped (about 2/3 cup chopped)
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon sugar
0.5 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells (about 18 shells)
2 cups italian crushed tomatoes
3 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf
4 ounces coarsely grated Fontina cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat and saute the sausage until golden brown, stirring to break up the pieces, about 6 minutes. Add half of the onions and the eggplant, season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the vegetables are lightly caramelized and very soft. Add 1 tablespoon garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
  • When the mixture has cooled to room temperature, stir in the ricotta or mascarpone cheese, spinach, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and sugar. Stir to combine well.
  • Lightly grease a deep 9 by 13-inch casserole or lasagna pan and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta shells until just al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Pat shells dry. Stuff the pasta shells with the sausage-eggplant mixture and place in the prepared casserole dish.
  • In a large saucepan, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat and saute the remaining chopped onions until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the remaining tablespoon of garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add the heavy cream and cook until the sauce is reduced in volume by about 1/3, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add the basil to the sauce and pour the sauce over the shells in the casserole. Sprinkle with the fontina cheese and the remaining Parmesan. Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the sauce is lightly browned in spots and bubbly around the edges, about 15 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND RED WINE



Homemade Tomato Sauce With Italian Sausage and Red Wine image

I used Mario Batali's recipe for basic tomato sauce and added the flavors I love. That means crumbled italian sausage and red wine (my favorite italian flavors). I love the taste of this sauce because it uses thyme as the main flavor. It seems that others like it too, as I am always having to give the recipe out. I especially like to use it in my lasagna. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by aHardDaysNight

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 Spanish onion, diced small
4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1/2 medium carrot, finely grated
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 lb sweet Italian sausage
1 cup red wine (I use Cabernet Sauvignon)
salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Saute 1 lb. sweet italian sausage until light pink, almost done.
  • Add olive oil, onion and garlic and cook on medium until soft and golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is soft.
  • Add the red wine and cook for one minute.
  • Add the canned tomatoes and bring to a boil, stirring often.
  • Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until consistensy is thick.
  • Season with salt if desired (I usually don't need to) and serve.
  • You can substitute 1 tablespoon dried thyme for the fresh thyme.
  • Try adding 2 cups of grated fresh zucchini at the same time as the tomatoes for a fresh summer sauce.
  • Try adding one pound of fresh sliced mushrooms at the same time as the carrots.

ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS AND SAUSAGE



Italian Tomato Sauce With Meatballs and Sausage image

My best Italian Sauce. I make big batches and freeze it in containers for those nights we want a quick meal. My son says there is no better smell then the smell of my sauce simmering on the stove. I allow them a quick taste by dipping with a slice of Italian Bread.

Provided by DianeNJ

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 3h40m

Yield 3-4 quarts, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

olive oil
2 large onions, sliced and chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes in puree
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
0.5 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 tablespoons dried basil or 6 -8 leaves fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons dried oregano
3 teaspoons sugar
salt
pepper
2 -3 lbs sweet Italian sausage links
24 meatballs (#105179)

Steps:

  • Lightly coat bottom of a large 8 quart stock pot with Olive oil(roughly 3-4 Tbs.) Starting with a higher heat,heat oil and add onions. Stir to coat and cook 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and cook till all are soft not browning. Add two cans of crushed tomatoes. Lower heat just a bit to avoid splatting. With your hands crush the whole tomatoes into smaller pieces in a large bowl, leaving some larger pieces.(this adds the love) Add to pot. Stir and cook 1-2 minutes. Add 2 cans of tomato sauce. Use water to rinse out large cans and add the tomato paste to the water in the large can and stir to dissolve. Add to the pot and stir well. Add basil, oregano and sugar, salt and pepper. Bring back to a bubble and lower heat and simmer.
  • Bake 2-3 lbs. Sweet Italian Sausage in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Add to sauce.
  • Do not clean the pan.
  • Make My Italian Meatballs #105179 then add to pan from sausage to bake. Add to sauce and continue to simmer 1-2 hours.
  • Serve over your favorite pasta. Enjoy!

TOMATO-SAUSAGE SAUCE



Tomato-Sausage Sauce image

Categories     Sauce     Garlic     Onion     Pork     Tomato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Sausage     Parsley     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons olive oil
4 spicy Italian sausages, pierced several times with toothpick
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes with added puree
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 small bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausages, onion, and garlic. Sauté until onion begins to color, about 10 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and herbs and bring sauce to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until flavors blend and sausages are cooked through, stirring often, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Slice sausages thinly, if desired.

POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE AND TOMATO SAUCE



Polenta With Sausage and Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces whole onion or 7 ounces ready-cut (1 2/3 cups)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large clove garlic
6 ounces low-fat chicken or turkey sausage
8 ounces zucchini
14 ounces no-salt-added tomato puree
3 ounces no-salt-added tomato paste
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon sugar
Freshly ground whole black pepper to taste
2 1/4 cups no-salt-added chicken stock
1 ounce Parmigiano Reggiano
8 tablespoons fine-ground cornmeal

Steps:

  • Chop whole onion and saute in hot oil in large nonstick pan.
  • Mince garlic and add, cooking until onion begins to soften.
  • Remove sausage from casing and crumble into pan; brown on all sides.
  • Wash, trim and cube zucchini; add to pan and continue to cook until zucchini begins to take on color, about 2 minutes.
  • Add tomato puree, tomato paste, wine, oregano, thyme, sugar and pepper; stir well, and cook over medium-low heat while preparing the polenta.
  • Bring chicken stock to boil for polenta in covered pot.
  • Grate cheese coarsely.
  • Slowly stir cornmeal into boiling stock, and cook until mixture thickens to a soft mush. Remove from heat.
  • Serve polenta topped with sausage-tomato sauce, sprinkled with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 712, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 88 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1813 milligrams, Sugar 30 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAUSAGE AND WILD MUSHROOM LASAGNE WITH RED PEPPER TOMATO SAUCE



Sausage and Wild Mushroom Lasagne with Red Pepper Tomato Sauce image

Categories     Mushroom     Onion     Pasta     Pepper     Tomato     Bake     Mozzarella     Parmesan     Sausage     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6 to 8 as an entrée

Number Of Ingredients 22

For red pepper tomato sauce
1 pound hot and/or sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound white mushrooms, sliced
2 cups finely chopped onion
3 large garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
a pinch dried hot pepper flakes
4 red bell peppers, sliced thin
2 pounds plum tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste
For wild mushroom mixture
1 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms*
1 1/2 cups hot water
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
freshly grated nutmeg to taste
six 7-inch squares instant (no-boil) lasagne*
2 cups coarsely grated mozzarella cheese (about 8 ounces)
2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 6 ounces)
*available at specialty foods shops and many supermarkets

Steps:

  • Make red pepper tomato sauce:
  • In a heavy skillet measuring at least 12 inches across the top cook sausage over moderate heat, stirring and breaking it up, until cooked through and transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet and add 1 tablespoon oil, white mushrooms, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook white mushrooms over moderate heat, stirring, until all liquid given off is evaporated and add to sausage. Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and cook onion with garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste until softened. Stir in bell peppers and tomatoes and cook, covered, over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until peppers are very soft, about 20 minutes. In a blender or food processor purée tomato pepper mixture in batches, transferring to a large saucepan as puréed, and stir in vinegar. Add sausage mixture to sauce and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. and oil a 13- by 9-inch baking dish.
  • Make wild mushroom mixture:
  • In a small bowl soak porcini in the hot water 30 minutes and drain liquid through a sieve lined with a rinsed and squeezed paper towel into a measuring cup. reserve 1/2 cup soaking liquid and chop porcini fine. In a heavy saucepan melt butter over moderately low heat. Add flour and cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes. Add milk and reserved soaking liquid in a stream, whisking, and bring to a boil, whisking. Stir in porcini, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer over low heat, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl of cold water soak lasagne squares until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain squares and pat dry between paper towels. In a small bowl toss together mozzarella and Parmesan. Spread enough red pepper tomato sauce in prepared dish to coat bottom. Over sauce in dish layer in this order: 2 lasagne sheets (cut to fit in one layer), a third wild mushroom mixture, a third cheese, and a third remaining red pepper tomato sauce. Repeat twice, reversing order of red pepper tomato sauce and cheese at end of last round of layering so that cheese is on top.
  • Bake lasagne in middle of oven 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden, and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

RIGATONI WITH SPICY SAUSAGE-TOMATO SAUCE, ARUGULA, AND PARMESAN



Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage-Tomato Sauce, Arugula, and Parmesan image

This classic meat sauce gets some oomph from peppery arugula. A real crowd-pleaser.

Provided by Sara Foster

Categories     Pasta     Tomato     High Fiber     Graduation     Father's Day     Dinner     Parmesan     Sausage     Arugula     Summer     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 pounds fresh hot Italian sausages, casings removed
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
8 ounces rigatoni
2 cups (packed) fresh arugula, stemmed
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add sausage; cook until browned, breaking up with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Drain drippings from pot. Add wine, diced tomatoes with juice, and crushed tomatoes; increase heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cool, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain.
  • Stir pasta, arugula, basil, and oregano into tomato sauce. Simmer until arugula wilts, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE IN TOMATO SAUCE



Chicken and Sausage in Tomato Sauce image

Make and share this Chicken and Sausage in Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, Coarse Chop
2 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage links
1 1/2 lbs hot Italian sausage links
4 chicken legs
4 chicken thighs
2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
salt and pepper
1/2 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 cup dry red wine
fresh parsley, Chopped

Steps:

  • Heat Oil in a large heavy skillet.
  • Add the garlic and saute until light golden.
  • Remove the garlic and reserve.
  • Prick the sausages in several places and then sear them in the hot oil.
  • Remove and set aside, covered.
  • Brown chicken well on all sides in the same skillet.
  • Remove and set aside, covered.
  • Pour 1 T of the drippings into a large Dutch oven or casserole.
  • Discard remaining drippings or save them for another use. (Do not wash skillet; you will nedd it later.) Crush the tomatoes with your hands and add them, with their juice, to the drippings.
  • Add the tomato paste, salt, freshly ground pepper, basil and reserved garlic.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  • Add the sausage and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Add the chicken, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, deglaze the skillet with the wine.
  • Stir wine into the sauce and simmer for a final 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Serve with pasta and freshly grated Parmesan Cheese.

SAUSAGE AND EGGPLANT-STUFFED SHELLS IN A TOMATO-BASIL CREAM SAUCE



SAUSAGE AND EGGPLANT-STUFFED SHELLS IN A TOMATO-BASIL CREAM SAUCE image

Categories     Pasta     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
2 cups chopped onion
1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 7 cups cubed)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup ricotta & mascarpone cheese
2/3 cup chopped frozen spinach
1 egg
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 (12-ounce) package jumbo pasta shells (about 18 shells)
2 cups Italian crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
4 ounces coarsely grated fontina cheese

Steps:

  • Directions In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat and saute the sausage until golden brown, stirring to break up the pieces, about 6 minutes. Add half of the onions and the eggplant, season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the vegetables are lightly caramelized and very soft. Add 1 tablespoon garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl to cool. When the mixture has cooled to room temperature, stir in the ricotta or mascarpone cheese, spinach, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and sugar. Stir to combine well. Lightly grease a deep 9 by 13-inch casserole or lasagna pan and set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta shells until just al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Pat shells dry. Stuff the pasta shells with the sausage-eggplant mixture and place in the prepared casserole dish. In a large saucepan, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat and saute the remaining chopped onions until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the remaining tablespoon of garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add the heavy cream and cook until the sauce is reduced in volume by about 1/3, about 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add the basil to the sauce and pour the sauce over the shells in the casserole. Sprinkle with the fontina cheese and the remaining Parmesan. Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the sauce is lightly browned in spots and bubbly around the edges, about 15 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

FETTUCCINE WITH CREAMY TOMATO AND SAUSAGE SAUCE



Fettuccine With Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce image

Ever get tired of plain tomato sauce??? Try this one.........A family favorite for 10 years. The cream adds a taste and texture that is delicious and perfectly blends all the flavors...Kids love it also.........

Provided by Ron Merlin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 lb italian sweet sausage, casings removed
1 cup whipping cream
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano, in juice
1 tablespoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
3/4 lb fettuccine pasta
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add shallots and garlic and saute until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Add sausages and saute until no longer pink, breaking up with back of fork, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cream; simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes with juices, sage and crushed red pepper.
  • Simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
  • Return pasta to same pot; add sauce.
  • Toss over medium heat until sauce is combined with pasta, adding reserved liquid in 1/4 cupfuls if mixture is dry.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to bowl.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Serve.

SPICY TOMATO CREAM SAUCE PASTA W/ ITALIAN SAUSAGE



Spicy Tomato Cream Sauce Pasta w/ Italian Sausage image

This is a combination of a couple of different recipes that I have combined. Make it spicy or not up to you. The spicier the better in my house.

Provided by Melissa Turner

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lb hot italian sausage
1 box penne, mostaccioli, fettucini or linguini
1 large onion
1 pt heavy cream
1 1/2 c chicken broth
28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
1 can(s) tomato paste
5 clove garlic minced
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 c parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. While cooking sauce cook your pasta al dente and drain. Dice and caramelize onion in butter. Add Italian sausage to onions and brown. If in casings remove from casings. When sausage is browned add garlic and cook for another minute or two. Drain excess fat if you want to. I leave it in and dish does not come out greasy.
  • 2. Add chicken broth to sausage mixture and simmer for about 5 minutes. Now add crushed tomatoes, paste, salt, pepper, and a heaping tablespoon of cajun seasoning (if wanting it milder just add a teaspoon or two and use mild sausage). Let simmer for a few more minutes. Add heavy cream and simmer for a couple of minutes.
  • 3. Now add pasta and parmesan cheese to sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes. We prefer this recipe with mostaccioli pasta, but I have made it with several different types of pasta and it has been good with all of them. So just use your favorite.
  • 4. This recipe started from TRACY JOYNER's recipe on here. As I stated in the description I have combined a couple of recipes with Tracy's to come up with this. I wanted to make sure Tracy got credit for being the inspiration of this dish.

PENNE WITH SAUSAGE, TOMATO, RED PEPPER IN CREAM SAUCE



Penne With Sausage, Tomato, Red Pepper in Cream Sauce image

This is something I came up with when I didn't allow myself enough time to prepare dinner. The meat and veggies were supposed to be a filling for a stromboli, then I ended up using it for this pasta dish instead. It turned out to be a delicious dinner treat! You can change to ground beef, other peppers, pasta or a different cheese.

Provided by VickyJ

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings remove and crumbled
1/2 cup diced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 (28 ounce) Italian plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 -2 teaspoon italian seasoning
12 ounces penne pasta
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add sausage, onion and garlic. Cook until sausage is no longer pink and onion is translucent, stirring frequently.
  • Add bell pepper, tomatoes, cream, salt, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until mixture thickens slightly.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until tender.
  • Toss sauce with pasta, Parmesan cheese, if desired.

LENTIL RAVIOLI WITH SAUSAGE AND YELLOW TOMATO SAUCE



Lentil Ravioli with Sausage and Yellow Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Patricia Yeo

Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Sausage     Lentil     Fall     Jalapeño     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

Tomato Sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped jalapeño chiles with seeds
1/4 teaspoon (generous) turmeric
1 large pinch of saffron threads
1 1/2 pounds yellow tomatoes, cored, diced (about 3 1/2 cups)
Ravioli
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup dried French green lentils
2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeño chiles
1 teaspoon Hungarian hot paprika
2 3/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 tablespoon Sherry wine vinegar
72 (about) wonton wrappers (from two 12-ounce packages)
2 egg whites, beaten to blend
Sausages
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten to blend
1 1/3 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 pound fully cooked smoked sausages (such as cotechino, linguiça, or andouille), cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • For sauce:
  • Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until golden, about 12 minutes. Add garlic, anchovies, jalapeños, turmeric, and saffron. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Mix in tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate.)
  • For ravioli:
  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until brown, about 8 minutes. Add carrot, celery, and garlic; sauté until vegetables begin to color, about 5 minutes. Add lentils, jalapeños, and paprika; stir to coat. Add broth and vinegar and bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until lentils are almost tender, about 1 hour. Uncover and cook until all broth is absorbed, about 25 minutes longer. Season lentil mixture with salt and pepper. Using potato masher, mash mixture coarsely. Transfer filling to medium bowl and chill until cold, about 30 minutes.
  • Line 2 large baking sheets with foil or parchment paper. Working with 2 wonton wrappers at a time, brush each with egg white. Place 1 tablespoon filling in center of 1 wrapper. Top with second wrapper, egg white side down, and seal, pressing out any air. Cut into round with fluted pastry wheel or 2 3/4-inch-diameter scalloped cookie cutter, if desired. Place on prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate.)
  • For sausages:
  • Place flour in 1 small bowl, egg in second small bowl, and breadcrumbs in third small bowl. Dip sausage pieces into flour, then egg, then crumbs to coat. Place on large plate. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 250°F. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add sausages. Sauté until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Place on baking sheet; keep warm in oven.
  • Bring large pot of generously salted water to boil. Cook 1/3 of ravioli until just tender but still firm to bite, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, divide ravioli between 2 shallow bowls; tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining ravioli in 2 more batches. Rewarm sauce; spoon around ravioli. Top with sausage.

RIGATONI WITH SAUSAGE AND TOMATO CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Rigatoni With Sausage and Tomato Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Manicotti

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 lbs Italian sausage, casings removed
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes in puree (from a 15-ounce can)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup light cream
1 lb rigatoni pasta
grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat with a fork, until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • With a slotted spoon, remove the sausage from the pan. Discard all but 1 tablespoon fat.
  • Reduce the heat to moderately low. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the wine and cook until it almost evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sausage,tomatoes, and salt. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Add the pepper, parsley, and cream.
  • In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the rigatoni until just done, about 14 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Serve with grated Parmesan.

PENNE PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND SPICY TOMATO SAUCE



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Make and share this Penne Pasta with Sausage and Spicy Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3/4 cup canned tomato, in thick puree
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 lb penne pasta
1 lb pork sausage
fresh parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a large glass bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice with the paprika, cumin, ginger, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes and the cilantro.
  • In a skillet, cook sausage and red peppers until pepper is almost soft.
  • Let cool while pasta is cooking In a large pot of boiling water, cook the penne pasta, about 12 minutes or al dente.
  • Add sausage and pepper to tomato sauce.
  • Drain, then toss penne with the tomato sauce.
  • Serve with parmigiano cheese.

PENNE WITH CHEESY TOMATO-SAUSAGE SAUCE



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Add something cheesy to your family's Italian dinner. Serve pasta with pork sausage and tomato sauce - ready in 25 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 oz. (2 2/3 cups) uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
1/2 lb. bulk Italian pork sausage
1 (15-oz.) container refrigerated tomato pasta sauce
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil
2 oz. mozzarella cheese, diced (1/2 cup)
1 oz. (1/4 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook penne to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, brown sausage in large saucepan. Drain; return to saucepan. Add pasta sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in basil and mozzarella cheese. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is slightly melted.
  • To serve, spoon sauce mixture over cooked pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1010 mg, Sugar 12 g

FETTUCCINE WITH CREAMY TOMATO ITALIAN SAUSAGE SAUCE RECIPE



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Categories     Pasta

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 shallots, chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1/2 pound spicy or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice
• 1 Tbsp dried sage
• 3/4 pound fettuccine
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1 Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic and sauté until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add sausages and sauté until no longer pink, breaking up the sausages a bit, about 5 minutes. Add cream; simmer 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices. Add sage. Simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. 2 Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. 3 Return pasta to same pot; add sauce. Toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta, adding reserved cooking liquid by 1/4 cupfuls if mixture is dry. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with cheese and serve.

THICK TOMATO PASTA SAUCE WITH SAUSAGE AND MEAT



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Categories     Sauce     Beef     Pork     Tomato     Simmer

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 table sppons Virgin Olive oil
1 lb Lean Ground Beef
1 lb of Ground Sweet or Hot Sausage
2 table spoons oregano
8 leaves fresh basil
1 15 oz can of Tomato Sauce
1/2 or 3oz of a 6oz can of Tomato Paste
1 29oz Can of Tomato Puree
1 15oz can Sliced Stewed Tomatos
1 large Yellow Onion
Two cloves chopped garlic
1 pound of Sweet or Hot Italian Sausage links
29 oz of water or fill the crushed tomato can
1 cup of any red wine

Steps:

  • Mince the yellow onion. In a 5 quart sauce pan, heat the 2 tablespoons of the Olive oil saute onions and garlic, after tender but not brown add 1 lb of ground beef and 1 lb of ground sausage. After meat is browned, add all remaining ingredients. Simmer for at least two hours on low heat..Stir often. Sauce should be thick. If you prefer a less thickness add more water or wine to sauce at any point during the cooking. Serve over your favorite Pasta, Gnocchi , Tortellini or Ravioli.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes. This will give your sauce the best flavor.
  • Sauté the sausage before adding it to the sauce. This will help to brown it and develop its flavor.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices in your sauce. This will give it a complex and flavorful taste.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will help to develop the flavors and thicken the sauce.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta or use it as a dipping sauce for breadsticks.

Conclusion:

This tomato sausage sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a special occasion dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying sauce that the whole family will love.

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