Tomato and Sausage Ragu

• 3- 1/2 pounds Fresh Roma Tomatoes
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 1 pound Italian Sausage
• 2 whole Onions, Peeled And Chopped
• 6 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, Chopped
• 1/2 cups Red Wine
• 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoons Pepper
• 1 pound Dried Pasta

1. Boil a large pot of water and gently score the top of each tomato.
2. Once the water is boiling, carefully drop the tomatoes into the water and blanch for 1-2 minutes.
3. Scoop the tomatoes out of the water with a slotted spoon and place in a large bowl of ice water.
4. Once the tomatoes are cool, peel off the skinsthey should slip right off.
5. Chop the tomatoes and set aside.
6. Place a large pot over medium heat.
7. Melt the butter in the pot and brown the sausage, breaking it apart with your spoon.
8. Add the onions and garlic then saute another 5 minutes to soften the onions.
9. Add in the tomatoes, chopped basil, wine, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
10. Bring to a boil, then cover, lower the heat and simmer for 1 hour.
11. Remove the lid and simmer another 15-20 minutes.
12. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
13. Drain the pasta and serve with a hearty amount of the warm ragu.

fresh roma tomatoes, butter, italian sausage, onions, garlic, fresh basil, red wine, tomato paste, salt, pepper, pasta

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/tomato-and-sausage-ragu/ (may not work)