Ingredients for - The Perfect Rustic Marinara

1. Italian sausage, sliced 2 (3.5 ounce) links
2. Tomato sauce 2 (15 ounce) cans
3. Tomato, coarsely chopped 1 large
4. Red wine ½ cup
5. Garlic, minced 1 head
6. Minced onion ⅓ cup
7. Grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup
8. Balsamic Vinegar 2 tablespoons
9. Chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons
10. Olive oil 2 tablespoons
11. Fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon
12. Fresh oregano 1 tablespoon
13. Ground black pepper 1 tablespoon
14. Red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon
15. Salt 1 teaspoon
16. Brown sugar 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - The Perfect Rustic Marinara

1 . Stage

Heat a stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot stockpot until browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.

2 . Stage

Blend tomato sauce, tomato, red wine, garlic, onion, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, basil, olive oil, thyme, oregano, black pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, and brown sugar together in a blender until desired consistency is reached. Pour mixture over sausage; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until wine has cooked off, at least 30 minutes.