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Venison Sausage with Rustic Tomato Sauce

Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: BBQ, big game recipes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 large venison sausages
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • pinch sugar
  • pinch or two red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup kalamata olives, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 cups warm, cooked pasta - any variety
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausages, and brown evenly, about 6 to 7 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, onion and carrots. Saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, and saute 2 minutes more. Add tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, pepper flakes, olives, basil and oregano, and cook for 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss pasta with butter, and mound on plates. Top with a sausage, and spoon tomato mixture over.