Hearty Marinara with Sausage
This Hearty Marinara with Sausage is the quintessential Sunday sauce or, as some Italians, particularly in certain parts of North America, like to call it, Sunday gravy.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 439kcal
Equipment
- heavy bottomed pot such as a Dutch oven, or stainless steel pot
- sharp chef's knife
- cutting board
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage links 454 grams sausage, cut in half
- 1 cup yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes 796 millilitres
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 dried bay leaf
Instructions
- Sauté: To a heavy-bottomed 4-quart Dutch oven, add olive oil and, over medium-high heat, sauté sausage pieces until golden brown. This should take 5-8 minutes.1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 pound Italian sausage links
- Add onion and garlic: Once the sausage is golden brown and well caramelized, add in the diced onion and sauté until translucent, 3-5 minutes. Next, add garlic and sauté 30 seconds or until fragrant (be careful not to burn the garlic).1 cup yellow onion, 3 garlic cloves
- Add remaining ingredients: Add crushed tomatoes, dried basil, kosher salt and the bay leaf.1- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 dried bay leaf
- Simmer: Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, simmer with the lid on, and cook for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. When done, remove and discard the bay leaf, and your hearty marinara with sausage is ready to serve.
Notes
Be patient browning the sausage as the caramelization will add depth and give the sauce its hearty flavour, which is characteristic of a sauce that has simmered for longer than one hour.
This recipe makes approximately 3 cups of sauce which is enough for one pound of pasta, typically serving 4.
Serve with a generous dusting of grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1416mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
