Tomato Basil Sausage Spaghetti

Very tasty quick and easy. Enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

~ ½ pound ground sausage
~ ½ onion, diced
~ 1 teaspoon salt
~ 1 teaspoon pepper
~ 2 cups marinara sauce
~ 1 cup milk
~ ½ cup basil, chopped
~ ½ pound cooked spaghetti

DIRECTIONS

~ Cook the sausage in a pot over medium-high heat. 

~ Add the onions, salt, and pepper, cooking until the onions are translucent and sausage is starting to brown. 

~ Add the marinara, milk, and basil, cooking until sauce has thickened slightly. 

~ Add the spaghetti, and toss until evenly coated and sauce sticks to the noodles.

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