Jul 14 2026
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Marinara Sausage Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Make Marinara Sausage Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients for Marinara Sauce

Ingredients for Sausage

Method

Directions for Marinara Sauce

  1. 1

    Heat Olive Oil

    In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté Garlic

    Add minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir well.

  4. 4

    Simmer Sauce

    Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Before serving, stir in the chopped fresh basil for added flavor.

Directions for Sausage

  1. 6

    Brown Sausage

    In a separate skillet, heat over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and slice.

  2. 7

    Sauté Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add the sliced red bell pepper and onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are tender.

  3. 8

    Combine Sausage and Marinara

    Add the sliced sausage back into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Pour the marinara sauce over the mixture and stir to combine.

  4. 9

    Heat Through

    Let everything cook together for 5 minutes to heat through. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

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