Italian Sausage & Pasta

A light and very delicious meal for any time of year. The balsamic vinegar and red wine make give the recipe a special taste!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  Italian sausage
•  caraway seed, optional
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 4  cloves garlic, chopped
• 1  can chopped tomatoes or 1  can diced tomato, with liquid
• 2  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 6  ounces red wine
• 1  tablespoon  ground basil
• 1  tablespoon  crushed oregano
•  salt & pepper

Directions

1. Cut each sausage link in 4 pieces.
2. Place in microwave dish, sprinkle liberally with caraway seed, and cover.
3. Microwave on high 5 minutes, stir, and continue to cook until sausage is cooked through.
4. Drain liquid from sausage and set aside.
5. In a large sauce pan, heat olive oil, and sauté onion and garlic until tender.
6. Add canned tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and wine.
7. Add spices, stir, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
8. Add sausage, stir well, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Serve with your favorite pasta, top with Parmesan cheese.