Kickin’ Pasta Sauce

• 1 package (about 1 Pound) Italian Smoked Sausage (or Any Meat You Want, Really)
• 1 whole Onion, Chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 2 cans (28 Oz. Can) Italian Style Stewed Tomatoes
• 2 jars (7 Oz. Each) Roasted Red Peppers
• 2 teaspoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoons Oregano
• 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoons Red Wine Vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoons Salt

1. Saute meat, onion, and garlic in a little olive oil. Put all other ingredients in a blender and blend until pureed (you might have to do it in batches). Mix together and bring to a simmer. Use reserved tomato liquid to thin out sauce to desired consistency. Serve over pasta. Makes 12 servings (at least!).
2. Note: This recipe is easy to half and freezes well.
3. Nutrition (calculated with Italian turkey smoked sausage): 99 cal, 4g fat, 0 sat fat, 0 trans fat, 20mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 9g carbs, 2g fiber, 6g sugar, 6g protein, 17% vit. A, 50% vit. C, 4% calcium, 26% iron.

italian smoked sausage, onion, garlic, olive oil, italian style stewed, red peppers, sugar, cumin, oregano, cayenne, red wine vinegar, salt

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/condiments/kickine28099-pasta-sauce/ (may not work)