Meat Sauce (Sausage)

Amazing Italian Sausage Pasta is the best dish for any night. This meat sauce recipe comes together with flavourful Italian sausage and a delicious homemade marinara. Whip it up for family dinner tonight or meal prep it for the week.

1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 lbs Italian sausages, such as a combination mild and hot (1 kg)
10-12 cloves garlic, minced
2 (28 oz) cans whole tomatoes, with juices (2x680 mL)
2 (16 oz) cans tomato sauce (2x480 mL)
2 (6 oz) cans tomato paste (2x156 mL)
2 Tbsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. dried basil
2 tsp. dried parsley
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
¼-½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

In a large, heavy stockpot, warm the olive oil, add the sausage, breaking up the chunks as you stir. Add the garlic and cook for 5 minutes (the sausage will still be a little pink).

Stir in the remaining ingredients, breaking up the tomatoes as you add them. Bring to a low boil. Cover, slightly open; simmer on low, stirring every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours.

Serve with garlic bread, or pasta.

Makes enough for 1 lb of pasta or 8-12 servings.