Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

While we love the images of a chef standing at the stove for hours and stirring a family-secret bolognese recipe until it's ready, we've simplified the technology so you can make a delicious dish in less than 30 minutes. Make a delicious meat sauce by cooking Italian sausage, peppers, sweet onions and garlic, then add a quality pasta sauce made in jars, such as Barilla or Classico.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook, stirring, until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.Add the pasta sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper; bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes.Prepare the pasta according to the directions on the package, reserving 1/2 cup of water for cooking. Add the chopped basil to the meat sauce. Stir in 1/2 cup of the water reserved for cooking, adding 1/4 cup at a time if necessary, until the desired consistency is obtained. Serve the sauce on top of the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese if desired.