Jo Mama's Spaghetti Sauce

By GratefulSea

Delicious! We added mushrooms, of course. No matter how long you've loved your current recipe for spaghetti sauce, give this a try, and see if you don't come away with a new favorite.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or hot)
• 1 small onion, chopped (optional)
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 cups water (for a long period of simmering for flavors to meld. If you don't want to simmer it as long, add less)
• 3 teaspoons basil
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup red wine (a good Cabernet!)
• 1 lb thin spaghetti
• parmesan cheese

Details

Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

1 In large, heavy stockpot, brown Italian sausage, breaking up as you stir.

2 Add onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until onions are softened.

3 Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water.

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

5 Stir well and barely bring to a boil.

6 Stir in red wine.

7 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!

8 Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

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

Read more at: http://www.food.com/recipe/jo-mamas-world-famous-spaghetti-22782?oc=linkback