Smoked Sausage in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
5. Add the smoked sausage and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Smoked sausage is a type of cured pork sausage that is typically smoked over wood chips.
• Tomato sauce can be made with fresh tomatoes or canned tomatoes.
• Oregano, basil, sugar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes can be adjusted to your taste.