Quick Better Than Spaghetti Sauce (Marinara) (Vodka)

Mild Italian Sausage and Jar Pesto make this quick recipe tops. This sauce has the flavor and texture that I really enjoy and can't find in any jar sauces. Plus it's quick and easy. An easy variation on this recipe is to add a cup or so of half and half or heavy cream at the end to make a wonderful vodka cream sauce.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb Italian sausage (sweet or mild, casing removed)
• 1  medium onion, Diced into coin-sized pieces
• 1 (28 ounce) can san marzano tomatoes (Crushed)
• 2 (16 ounce) cans san marzano tomatoes (Diced)
• 3  tablespoons garlic (Minced, I add more sometimes XD)
• 3  tablespoons pesto sauce (coarse chopped is best, not the kind that looks like a paste.)
• 8  ounces fresh mushrooms, Sliced
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup vodka (optional, but recommended)
• 1  lb pasta (cooked)
•  parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a large pot, cook crumbled Italtian Sausage over med heat.
2. Once almost done, add Onions and cook for 5 minutes or until translucent then add Vodka.
3. Add Garlic, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Red Pepper Flakes and Pesto and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add a splash of Olive Oil and serve over your favorite Pasta with Parmasean Cheese.