Anna's Spaghetti Sauce

This delicious sauce can be varied by adding a tablespoon of parmesan cheese, a pinch of red pepper flakes, garlic powder, or for a spicier sauce use hot pork sausage.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  medium onion, finely chopped
• 1  red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  lb  ground  lean pork sausage
• 2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2  tablespoons basil
• 1  tablespoon oregano

Directions

1. In a large saucepan or pot, saute onions in olive on medium heat for five minutes or until onions are tender.
2. Add bell pepper and garlic and saute 2 minutes or until fragrant.
3. Add gr. sausage to vegetables and brown. Drain excess fat.
4. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, and oregano. Bring to a boil, and then cover and simmer on med. low heat for 15-30 minute
5. Salt to taste and serve with pasta.