INGREDIENTS
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2 lbs Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or hot)
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1 small onion, chopped (optional)
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3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 (28 ounce) diced tomatoes
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2 (6 ounce) tomato paste
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2 (15 ounce) tomato sauce
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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)
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3 teaspoons basil
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2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
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1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
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1/4 cup red wine (a good Cabernet!)
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1 lb thin spaghetti
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parmesan cheese
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