Sunday Spaghetti Sauce

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There is no shame in pouring a large jar of marinara sauce over pasta, but really, you can make your own.  I adapted this sauce from Shauna's, Sarah's, Martha's lasagna. Now, it is the only spaghetti sauce our family enjoys.  This is perfect for Sunday dinner because it is a simple meal, home-y, but a bit more special than ground turkey and a jar of sauce.  


Here is what you need:

• 1/2 tube Bob Evans Maple Sausage
• 1/2 tube Bob Evans Zesty Hot Sausage
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 small pkg. of white mushrooms, chopped (optional)
• 4 T. minced garlic
• 2 T. Olive oil
• 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 6 oz. can tomato paste
• 1 bag baby spinach
• 4 oz. cream cheese, cubed

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What to do:

• Brown sausage in a large sauté pan
• Once cooked, remove sausage and place in a bowl
• Heat olive oil in original pan, cook red pepper and mushrooms until tender
• Add minced garlic and cook until golden {do not let burn}
• Add tomatoes,tomato paste, and sausage
• Simmer and allow to thicken and reduce
• Add cream cheese until melted
• Toss in fresh baby spinach until wilted

This sauce has so much flavor, color, and just plain goodness.  Do you have a special sauce your family enjoys?  Add your link to the comments!  

Enjoy!

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