Sausage in Tomato Sauce

Sausage in tomato sauce is a simple and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed in various ways, such as accompanied by a good rustic bread or as a pasta sauce. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 500 g of pork sausage
• 400 g of tomato puree
• 1 onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• Salt, as needed
• Pepper, as needed
• Extra virgin olive oil, as needed
• Red wine, one glass (optional)
• Chili pepper (optional, if you like a bit of a spicy flavor)

Preparation

1. Begin by sautéing the finely chopped onion and garlic in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Let it brown until the onion is translucent and soft.

2. Add the sausage. You can chop it into pieces, or if you prefer, keep it whole. Allow it to brown well on all sides, so it seals and retains its internal juices.

3. (Optional) Deglaze with a glass of red wine and let the alcohol evaporate for a few minutes.

4. Add the tomato puree, a pinch of salt, and pepper to taste. If you like, you can also add a bit of chili pepper to give the dish a spicy kick.

5. Let everything cook on low heat for about 30-40 minutes, until the sauce has thickened, and the sausage is well cooked. Taste occasionally and adjust the salt if necessary.

6. Once cooked, you can serve the sausage in tomato sauce with rustic bread, as a pasta sauce, or as a main course with a side of steamed or baked vegetables.

Fun Facts

Sausage in tomato sauce is a classic of Italian home cooking, and each region has its variations. In some parts of Italy, wild fennel is added to further flavor the dish, or you can find recipes that include the use of different aromatic herbs such as bay leaf or rosemary.