Ingredients

  • 2 pounds italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 112 ounces tomatoes, canned 4 x 28 ounce cans
  • 8 ounces tomato paste 1 x 8 ounce can
  • 13 cup wine dry red
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons onions minced
  • 4 each garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons oregano
  • 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • 2 tablespoons basil
  • 1 tablespoon parsley leaves
  • 2 each bay leaves
  • 1 x salt
  • 1 x black pepper

Method

  • Pierce sausage link with fork.
  • Place in baking pan with 1/2 cup water and broil, turning once, until browned.
  • Reserve pan drippings.
  • Mash or cut tomatoes and add remaining ingredients.
  • Mix in sausage links and pan drippings.
  • Simmer 4 to 6 hours or until mixture reaches desired consistency.
  • Remove bay leaves before serving.
  • Freezes well.