ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA SAUCE RECIPES

Steps:

• In a medum-sized sauce pan, brown sausage, bell pepper and onion. Make sure vegies are tender.
• Drain off grease.
• Add stewed tomatoes, green onion 1-2 Tbsp of flour (for thickening--I added this to the tomatoes in separate medium-sized bowl and mixed it vigorously with a whisk. Then I added it, along with the green onion to the pan. If you like a thin sauce, don't do this step).
• Bring to a boil over HIGH heat, stirring constantly.
• Reduce to low-med, simmer covered for 15 min and uncovered for 15 min, stirring occasionally.
• Serve over pasta or rice with a nice salad on the side with garlic bread.

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , Add the tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, brown sugar, Italian seasoning and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Stir in cheese., Serve desired amount over spaghetti. Cool remaining sauce; transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen sauce: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan and heat through.