Homemade Meat Sauce

Step 1

Cook ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat, stirring and crumbling until well browned. Remove to a bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Dice smoked sausage and set aside.

Step 3

Add olive oil to a large skillet and cook onions, bell peppers and garlic over medium heat, stirring often until vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Add tomato sauce and heavy cream, mixing to combine.

Step 5

Stir in ground sausage and smoked sausage.

Step 6

Add basil, thyme, oregano, brown sugar, salt and pepper and stir until combined.

Step 7

Continue to cook over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes.

Step 8

Serve over cooked pasta.