Sausage Ragu

• 1/2 lb Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 pinch sugar

1. Add sausage and cook, stirring, until brown and the fat is rendered, about 4 minutes.
2. Add the onions, garlic, crushed red pepper salt, basil, oregano and black pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their juices, tomato sauce, tomato paste, wine, cream, and sugar, and stir well.
3. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thick and the flavors are blended, about 30 minutes, adding water as necessary to keep from getting too thick.

italian sausage, onion, garlic, red pepper, salt, basil, oregano, ground black pepper, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, red wine, heavy cream, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sausage-ragu-174120 (may not work)