Sausage Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 Good Quality Italian Sausage Links (About 1 Pound)
• 1 Small Onion (About 1/2 Cup) Chopped
• 4 Cloves Garlic, Peeled and Minced
• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Box Pomi Chopped Tomatoes (26 Ounce) Or Equivalent Of Your Favorite Brand Of Tomatoes
• Salt & Pepper
• Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
• 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Fresh Basil
• 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   In a heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil...: In a heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil and cook the chopped onion until it is soft and translucent.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and cook a minute or...: Add the garlic and cook a minute or two more until fragrant.

3. 3

   Remove the sausage meat from the casings, and...: Remove the sausage meat from the casings, and add to the saucepan.

4. 4

   Using two forks break up the sausage meat...: Using two forks break up the sausage meat as it cooks into small pieces.

5. 5

   Continue to cook until the meat is lightly...: Continue to cook until the meat is lightly browned, than add the chopped tomatoes and mix well.

6. 6

   Season with salt and pepper, chopped basil and...: Season with salt and pepper, chopped basil and red pepper flakes if using and bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Stir in half the parsley.

9. 9

   Use to top your favorite pasta, polenta or...: Use to top your favorite pasta, polenta or gnocchi and garnish with remaining chopped parsley.