Italian Sausage Spaghetti Sauce

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 lb. Italian sweet sausage, casing removed
• 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes, pureed in blender
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 green bell pepper
• 4 oz. fresh mushrooms, diced
• 1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/4 tsp. fennel seed
• salt to taste
• 4 oz. grated sharp Cheddar

1. In large Dutch oven, lightly brown garlic in oil.
2. Add sausage; brown.
3. Drain fat, remove sausages from oven and set aside.
4. Add paste to drippings; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Add pureed tomatoes and sauce; cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Return sausages to pan; add remaining ingredients except cheeses.
7. Simmer 15 minutes.
8. Add the sharp Cheddar.

olive oil, clove garlic, italian sweet sausage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, parmesan cheese, green bell pepper, fresh mushrooms, fresh parsley, sugar, oregano, basil, fennel seed, salt, grated sharp

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=961860 (may not work)