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salsiccia (sausage) ragu sauce

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Recipe by
Lori McNeil
@LoriAlison
salem, MA

One night I was looking to create something different to go over pasta. I had sausage, roasted red peppers and a can of San Marzano Tomatoes (if you haven't tried these tomatoes yet, it's time!). This is what I came up with. My boyfriend and Mom both said I had a winner. Hope you try and enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 3 or 4
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For salsiccia (sausage) ragu sauce

  • 6
    sausage links, removed from casings
  • 1 sm
    onion, halved and sliced
  • 1/2 jar
    roasted red peppers, sliced
  • 2 - 3 clove
    garlic, chopped
  • 2 tsp
    fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 can
    san marzano tomatoes
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 lb
    cooked pasta
  • fresh grated parmesan cheese

How To Make salsiccia (sausage) ragu sauce

  • 1
    Remove the sausages from their casings and break up into smaller pieces. Brown sausage, onions, salt and black pepper in a little olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the onions are almost translucent and the sausage almost browned, add the garlic and red peppers. Simmer until the sausage is all browned.
  • 2
    Remove the whole tomatoes from the sauce with a spoon (reserve the sauce for another recipe) and squish them into the pan. I just used my hand. Add the oregano and simmer on low for about 45 minutes.
  • 3
    Next add about a half pound of cooked pasta to the pan and stir it up for a few minutes so the pasta will absorb all the flavors. I used egg noodles but you can use your favorite pasta. I also topped it with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and warm Italian bread.
  • 4
    Just a note: I kept hearing about "San Marzano" tomatoes on the cooking shows. I highly recommend them! The taste is distinctively different than regular whole tomatoes from a can. They say right on the can "Imported from Italy". I believe it! Try not to substitute them. It just wouldn't be the same. Enjoy!
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