Ingredients

  • 3 lbs hot Italian sausage, drained (casings removed, drained)
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 12 teaspoon thyme
  • 12 tespoon rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 3 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 14 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 12 cup red wine
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • salt (to taste)

Method

  • In a large stockpot cook the sausage until brown (on medium high heat), break it up into small pieces as it cooks.
  • (Drain oil from meat).
  • Add diced onions and green peppers and cook for another 5-7 minutes on medium heat.
  • Add garlic, all tomatoes, and beef stock.
  • Add all spices, brown sugar, and mushrooms.
  • Bring to a boil and stir well.
  • Add red wine then reduce heat to simmer.
  • Simmer on low for an hour or more.
  • Stir frequently.
  • Add salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Add salt with caution as sauce may already have plenty of salt from broth, etc.