Thick and Hearty Pasta Sauce

I got this recipe from Delallo.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 tablespoon  crushed garlic
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1  medium bell pepper, chopped
• 1  lb Italian sausage, browned
• 1⁄2 tablespoon basil
•  salt, to taste
•  ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil until hot, but not smoking.
2. Add the onion and green pepper.
3. Cook until soft.
4. Add the garlic and sausage, and cook 5 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes and cook for 20 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.
6. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the basil.
7. Add salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve over your favorite pasta.