JO MAMA’S WORLD FAMOUS SPAGHETTI

JO MAMA’S WORLD FAMOUS SPAGHETTI

32-oz. Italian sausage, casing removed (mild or hot)
1 small onion, chopped
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes
2 (6-oz) cans tomato paste
2 (15-oz) cans tomato sauce
2 cups water (for a long period of simmering for flavors to meld, if you don’t want to simmer as long, add less)
1 Tbsp. basil
2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
½-1/2-tsp. crushed red pepper
¼ tsp. black pepper
¼ cup red wine (a good cabernet)
16-oz. thin spaghetti
Parmesan cheese

In a large heavy stockpot, brown Italian sausage, breaking up as you stir.
Add onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until onion is softened.
Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water.
Add basil, parsley, brown sugar, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.
Stir well and bring to a boil.
Stir in red wine.
Simmer on low, stirring frequently, about an hour.
Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
Spoon sauce over drained spaghetti noodles and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Yield: 10-14 servings.