This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Aidells®. The opinions and text are all mine.
There was a really small Italian restaurant in my neighborhood when I was growing up that was known for their sauce. Everything was made in-house but their sauce was their claim to fame. The first time I went I was about 12 years old. When the server asked if we had any questions I promptly answered “What is rag out?” Everyone laughed. They were an authentic Italian restuarant so of course they spelled what I knew as Ragu, Ragout. Well, regardless of how you spell it (or mispronounce it), I ordered it and Ragout sauce (or Ragu sauce) of any variety became one of my favorite dishes. I love finding new ways to make it and this Aidells® Chicken Sausage Ragu sauce with pepper linguine is one of my favorite new go-to weeknight dinners.
Aidells® can be found at Meijer and they make Links and Meatballs. The Chicken & Apple Sausage Links are the perfect savory and slightly tart complement to my ragu sauce. Aidells® is gluten-free, has no nitrates or added hormones and is hand-crafted with all natural, hand-picked ingredients. The sausage links are fully cooked so no need to pre-cook before adding them to the sauce.
I make my ragu sauce packed with veggies and herbs and the flavors marry together perfectly while the sauce simmers. I hope you enjoy! See below for a printable recipe card.
I slice the sausage thinly so there is a delicious burst of chicken apple flavor with each bite.
- 1 package Aidells® Chicken & Apple Sausage Links
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 summer squash, diced or julienned
- 2 zucchini, diced or julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced,
- 1 bunch fresh basil, packed and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 box (around 16 oz.) pasta of choice (I use a pepper linguine)
- Cut onion, squash, zucchini, garlic, basil and sausage.
- Pour tomatoes into large pot and add onion, squash, zucchini, garlic, basil, sausage, Italian seasoning and cinnamon.
- Turn on medium-high heat, stirring frequently until hot (about 10 - 15 minutes). Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes up to a few hours.
- Serve with pasta of choice.
Do you have a go-to weekday dinner?
This sounds so good and so easy!
Thanks Jennifer!
This really sounds good. Have the items needed on my grocery list.
Thanks so much Patricia, I’d love to hear how you like it!
I definitely will be giving this a try this weekend, my family will love it!