Ingredients

  • 1 pkg hot Italian sausage
  • 1 pkg mild Italian sausage (I use Pappa Contella's sausage for both)
  • Large can (28oz) whole Italian plum tomatoes (I juse Progresso)
  • 2 small cans tomato paste
  • 1 large jar of marinara sauce (I use Paul Newman's)
  • Water (2 small tomato paste cans worth)
  • 2 Tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp dried basil
  • 1 Tbsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 boxes spaghetti

Method

  • Put can of tomatoes in blender with juices.
  • Blend for a few seconds and pour into a 5-7 qt slow cooker.
  • Then add all ingredients except sausage and stir.
  • Turn slow cooker to medium if you have it, low if no medium option, or 225 degrees.
  • Cook for 2 days, stirring occasionally, and turning off at night.
  • Take sausage out of casings, break into bite size pieces, and fry in a frying pan, about 15-20 minutes on medium.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Can be done in advance.
  • About 30-60 minutes before serving, add sausage to sauce.
  • Boil Spaghetti per package instructions, drain, add sauce, and serve with warm crusty Italian bread and Parmesan Cheese.