Italian Sausage in Red Gravy
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet or hot Italian sausage (or a combination of the two)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 12-ounce can tomato paste
- 1 28-ounce can tomato puree
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooked pasta, for serving
Instructions
Pierce sausage links several times with a fork. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, turning often, until brown on all sides. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Add onions and garlic to hot pan; cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste. Fry paste mixture for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Add tomato puree, chicken broth, bay leaves, oregano, basil, allspice and cayenne. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Bring sauce to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to simmer and cook, partially covered for 30 minutes. Cut browned sausage links into 1/2-inch rounds and add to sauce. Simmer, partially covered, for an additional 2 hours. Adjust seasonings and serve warm over cooked pasta. Makes 6-8 servings.