Red Gravy

This red gravy recipe is a weeknight lifesaver!  Use this classic sauce as a base for all sorts of recipes made with Perri® Italian Sausage.  Make one batch or double the recipe to freeze for later.

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Sausage used in this recipe

Perri Sweet Italian Sausage packaged product
Perri Red Gravy recipe
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Prep Time

10 Minutes

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Serving Size

8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (28-ounces each) crushed San Marzano tomatoes
  • 11 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon whole fennel seed
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Step-by-step

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
  2. Gravy may be refrigerated for up to 5 days prior to use.
  3. If refrigerated gravy is not used within 5 days; freeze for next use in tightly sealed containers in one or two cup amounts. Then simply thaw for use in Perri® Italian Sausage recipes as needed.
  4. Note: This recipe yields about 6-1/2 cups of sauce.

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