The Windy City Recipe
Experience the bold flavors of Chicago with our signature dish, featuring a savory blend of local spices, tender meats, and a rich, hearty sauce that pays homage to the city's vibrant culinary heritage.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat.
- 2
- 3
Add tomatoes and seasonings
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- 4
Cook pasta
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 5
Combine pasta and sauce
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce mixture, stirring until well combined. Let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- 6
Serve
Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
