J's Amazingly Delicious Wonder Thunder Meat Sauce!

Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 10 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
• 2 lbs italian sausage (1 lb. sweet & 1 lb. hot)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1 (28 ounce) diced tomatoes
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 3 teaspoons basil
• 3 teaspoons parsley
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup red wine (merlot or cab)
• 1 splash beer
• 2 tablespoons of freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 lb spaghetti

Recipe

• 1 1. in large, heavy stockpot, heat up olive oil
• 2 2. add onions and garlic to saute'. continue to cook, stirring occasionally until onions are softened.
• 3 3. take out sauteed onions and garlic & brown the sausage (out of casing).
• 4 4. once meat is browned add garlic and onions back in pot.
• 5 5. add tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water.
• 6 6. add basil, parsley, brown sugar, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.
• 7 7. stir well and barely bring to a boil.
• 8 8. stir in red wine and splash of beer.
• 9 9. stir in flour & parmesan cheese (for added thickness).
• 10 10. simmer on low, stirring frequently for at least an 1 1/2 hours a longer simmer makes for a better sauce, just be careful not to let it burn!
• 11 11. cook spaghetti according to package directions.
• 12 12. spoon sauce over drained spaghetti noodles and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.