"From the Eccoqui Restaurant, Bernardsville, NJ, this is a great pasta dish. Young and old enjoy this one...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, crumbled
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 1/2 lbs mushrooms, thickly sliced
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3 cups onions, chopped
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1 1/2 cups fresh basil, chopped
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1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
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6 large garlic cloves, chopped
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1 cup dry white wine
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5 cups crushed tomatoes in puree, canned
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2 cups diced tomatoes (about 4 medium-large tomatoes)
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2 tablespoons butter (1/4 stick)
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1 1/4 lbs pappardelle pasta or 1 1/4 lbs mafaldine pasta
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1 1/2 cups pecorino romano cheese, grated (about 4 1/2 ounces)