Description
A hearty Midwest classic with savory Italian sausage, rich tomato sauce, and perfectly tangled spaghetti.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti
- Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- Crushed tomatoes
- Onion
- Garlic
- Tomato paste
- Olive oil
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper
- Grated Parmesan
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown Italian sausage, breaking it up well.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft; stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Mix in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer sauce for 10–15 minutes until thick and rich.
- Toss cooked spaghetti directly into the sauce until fully coated.
- Serve hot with Parmesan and parsley on top.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by using mild or hot Italian sausage.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute sausage with plant-based alternatives.
- Fresh herbs can enhance the flavor if available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg