Thick and Hearty Pasta Sauce

• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 tablespoon crushed garlic
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
• 1 lb Italian sausage, browned
• 12 tablespoon basil
• salt, to taste
• ground black pepper, to taste

1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil until hot, but not smoking.
2. Add the onion and green pepper.
3. Cook until soft.
4. Add the garlic and sausage, and cook 5 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes and cook for 20 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.
6. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the basil.
7. Add salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve over your favorite pasta.

tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, onion, bell pepper, italian sausage, basil, salt, ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/thick-and-hearty-pasta-sauce-484743 (may not work)