Italian Spaghetti and Sausage

By Addie

Spicy slices of sausage and Italian seasoning lend plenty of flavor to this speedy spaghetti sauce from Joyce Hostetler of Midway, Arkansas. The chunky mixture turns a plate of pasta into a satisfying supper.

Ingredients

• 5 Italian Sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Hot cooked spaghetti

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, brown sausage well. Remove and set aside. Saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

Stir in the browned sausage, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes. Serve with spaghetti. Yield: 5 servings.

Serve with slices of toasted Italian bread.