Jimmy the Saint's Sausage and Pepper Sauce

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Sauce Recipes. (Jimmy the Saint's Sausage and Pepper Sauce). This is my own recipe for a fairly quick pasta sauce, meaning it doesn't take all day to cook. Use your own judgment when it comes to adding the spices, that's what makes it fun! Great served with angel hair pasta, fresh garlic bread, and Chianti wine.

Brief

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Jimmy the Saint's Sausage and Pepper Sauce

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil

8 cloves crushed garlic

1 onion

chopped

½ (12 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers

½ cup chopped fresh basil

ground black pepper to taste

⅛ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

1 pinch cayenne pepper

1 pinch dried sage

1 pinch onion powder

2 teaspoons dried parsley

2 teaspoons dried oregano

salt to taste

1 tablespoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)

1 fluid ounce sweet vermouth

2 anchovy filets

1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style whole peeled tomatoes

2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste

1 bay leaf

⅛ teaspoon fennel seed

1 tablespoon dried chives

1 cube chicken bouillon

¾ pound sweet Italian sausage

¾ pound spicy Italian sausage

2 tablespoons olive oil

Tomato-Cream Sauce for Pasta

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a large saucepan saute garlic onion and roasted peppers in 2 tablespoons olive oil until onions turn golden brown. Stir in fresh basil and blend well. Add ground black pepper ground white pepper ground red pepper ground sage onion powder ground sage onion powder dried parsley dried oregano and salt. Stir until well blended. If desired add MSG. Stir in chopped Italian tomatoes and both cans of tomato paste. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until paste has liquefied.

Step 2

Once sauce has liquefied add bay leaf fennel seed dried chives bouillon cube and if desired anchovy fillets and Vermouth. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Step 3

In a separate skillet prepare sausage by lightly browning in 2 tablespoons olive oil. Using medium heat cover and let cook for 15 minutes. At the completion of cooking time remove sausage from pan and cut into 1 inch pieces. Add to sauce pot.

Step 4

Cover sauce and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Stir occasionally and serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Jimmy the Saint's Sausage and Pepper Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 937.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31.4g 63%

Carbohydrates: 35.2g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 6.4g 26%

Sugars: 18.6g

Fat: 74.5g 115%

Saturated Fat: 22.2g 111%

Cholesterol: 131.2mg 44%

Vitamin A Iu: 3657.6IU 73%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.1mg 85%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 52%

Vitamin C: 47.5mg 79%

Folate: 37.1mcg 9%

Calcium: 150.4mg 15%

Iron: 7mg 39%

Magnesium: 74.5mg 27%

Potassium: 1424.5mg 40%

Sodium: 3068.3mg 123%

Thiamin: 1.1mg 113%

Calories From Fat: 670.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.