Wow Spaghetti

“noodles were first made by 13th century german bakers who fashioned dough into symbolic shapes. the Pope - a serious fan of the noodle - actually set quality standards for pasta. and, one smart ’noodle’ finally brought spaghetti to north america in 1848, to brooklyn, new york”

ingredients

2 lbs italian sausage, casings removed (mild or hot)
1 small onion, chopped (optional)
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
water to desired consistency
3 tsp basil
2 tsp dried parsley flakes
1 1/2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes + black pepper
1/4 c red wine (a good cabernet!)
1 lb thin spaghetti
parmesan cheese

directions

1
1. brown sausage, breaking up as you stir. add onions and cook, until onions are softened, add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water
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2. add basil, parsley, brown sugar, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper, stir and bring to boil
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3. stir in red wine, simmer, stirring frequently for at least an hour
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4. spoon sauce over cooked spaghetti and sprinkle with parmesan cheese

Source: Nathan