Italian Sausage & Pasta

Name: Italian Sausage & Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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

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Recipe by Maine-iac

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

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READY IN: 55mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

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

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