Originally Posted by noodle

I break open a Fresh Market chicken sausage and saute with really finely chopped onion and orange bell pepper and garlic in my chili pot or a big saucepan. I always make sure to break up the sausage while it's browning into the smallest pieces it'll cooperate itself into, just to make the sauce less lumpy if I'm using anything other than spaghetti. I add two to three cans of organic diced tomatoes with oregano and basil (one drained, one with juice), two chopped fresh tomatoes and oregano, basil, thyme, garlic powder, sriracha, salt and pepper to taste. I cook it down for about 30 - 40 minutes. I fool around with that basic recipe depending on the flavor I want and freeze the leftovers. Sometimes toss in some torn up fresh spinach 15 minutes before it's done or add in some kind of chili powder to spice it up more.