Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week - Buffalo Bolognese Sauce

This week's Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe is Buffalo Bolognese Sauce. Clean, earthy and slightly  sweet Italian Buffalo Sausage gives this red sauce an extra richness without the heaviness. Sure to be a hit with the family or great for casual entertaining. Another delicious one from Jill O'Brien of Wild Idea Buffalo.



 Buffalo Bolognese Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 – Pound Italian Buffalo Sausage
1 – onion, diced
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoon dried, crushed fennel
½ teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely diced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 – cup red wine
1 quart crushed tomatoes, (rinse jar with 1 cup water)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Spaghetti, prepared el dente


PREPARATION:

1.)  Heat olive oil in heavy sauce pan over medium high heat.
2.)  Coarsely crumble in Buffalo Italian Sausage and stir once.
3.)  Add onion, garlic and dried spices. Stir to incorporate. Continue to cook until sausage is lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
4.)  Add red wine and stir.
5.)  Add remaining ingredients. Let ingredients come to full heat, stirring occasionally.
6.)  Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for ½ hour or until desired thickness is achieved.  Stir occasionally.
7.)  Season to taste.

Serve over pasta, and sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan and garnish with fresh basil leaf. Accompany with warm Italian Bread and Caesar Salad for a complete meal.


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