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Spicy Sausage Sauce

Michael Chiarello

Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello

Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael ChiarelloEpisode: Ravioli/Pasta Party

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (27)

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Prep
5 min
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Cook
30 min
Total:
35 min
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound spicy Italian sausage links
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic
  • 2 serrano chiles
  • 1 cup lightly packed, torn fresh basil leaves
  • 1 (28-ounce) whole tomatoes, pureed with their juices
  • Gray salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the sausages and enough water to come about half way up the sausages. Cover, reduce the heat to medium low, and cook until done, about 10 minutes. Remove the lid and allow the water to evaporate. The sausages will then fry in their oil when water evaporates. Remove the sausages from the saucepan and drain them on paper towels. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the saucepan. Add the sliced garlic and chiles and cook until the garlic begins to brown, about 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add the basil and cook for 15 seconds, then add the tomato puree. Simmer the mixture for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Cut the sausage links in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces, creating half-moons. Return the sausages to the saucepan and heat through.

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  • recipe Spicy Sausage Sauce
    Cindy Wilmington, NC 06-22-2009

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    Sausage was just right.

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I loved the way Michael advised cooking the sausage. The sausage was just the right texture and the spiciness of the dish... was right on. This is definitely a keeper! Read more
  • recipe Spicy Sausage Sauce
    Alex Swampscott, MA 01-26-2009

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    Sausage Sauce

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    The sausages came out very good and they were very easy to make. I didn't use the spicy sausages nor the hot peppers - just... regular pork sausages and one red pepper. Fresh basil adds sweeteness and lighteness to the sauce. I will definately make this again. Read more
  • recipe Spicy Sausage Sauce
    debbie southern pines, NC 07-07-2008

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    A treat for family and company!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    Mmmm - we made this dish right after Michael "showed us how", and we are all better fed and more knowledgeable because of his... teaching! We all loved this with a simple salad and bread. Mom tossed in some kalamata olives to the sauce just because we nibbled them while cooking - this made a beautiful contrast to the already lovely dish. You will want to keep this recipe as we did. Enjoy!Read more
  • recipe Spicy Sausage Sauce
    Sandra nocity, WA 06-17-2008

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    Wonderful!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    Wonderfully tasteful sauce and very easy to make. I used a hot Italian sausage and eliminated the serrano peppers and it had... a very nice kick to it. I would definately make this again, perhaps for company.Read more
  • recipe Spicy Sausage Sauce
    K San Diego, CA 03-01-2007

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    Perfect Sausage Pasta Sauce

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    My husband who is not a huge fan of pasta dishes loved this one. I will make again!
  • recipe Spicy Sausage Sauce
    Carol Lancaster, NY 02-04-2007

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    Not so spicy

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    This is an excellent recipe. It is now a standard in our house but we do not like it so spicy. We use mild Italian saugage... and leave out the hot peppers. The FRESH basil gives it a delightful fresh & light flavor.Read more
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