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"The trouble with eating Italian food is that five or six days later you're hungry again."--George Miller

Italian Sausage Meat Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 Lbs. Italian Sausage, casings removed (mild or hot)
1 Chopped Onion
3-4 Cloves of Minced Garlic
1 Can Diced Tomatoes (28 oz)
2 Cans Tomato Paste (6 oz each)
2 Cans Tomato Sauce (12 oz each)
2 Cups Water (for a long period of simmering for flavors to meld. If you don't want to simmer as long, add less)
3 Tsp.Fresh Basil
2 Teaspoons dried or fresh Parsley Flakes
1 1/2 Teaspoons Brown Sugar
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 - 1/2 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
14 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1/4 Cup Red Wine (Cabernet is a good option)
1 Pound Thin Spaghetti
Parmesan Cheese
Directions:
Directions:
Step 1. In large, heavy stockpot, brown Italian sausage, breaking up as you stir. Add onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until onions are softened.

Step 2. Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water.

Step 3. Add basil, parsley, brown sugar, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.

Step 4. Stir well and barely bring to a boil.

Step 5. Stir in red wine

Step 6. Simmer on low, stirring frequently for at least an hour. A longer simmer makes for a better sauce, just be careful not to let it burn!

Step 7. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

Step 8. Spoon sauce over drained spaghetti noodles and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Makes 10-14 Servings

 

 

 

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