Tomato-Sausage Sauce

• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 spicy Italian sausages, pierced several times with toothpick
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes with added puree
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 2 small bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano

1. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add sausages, onion, and garlic.
3. Saute until onion begins to color, about 10 minutes.
4. Add crushed tomatoes and herbs and bring sauce to boil.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until flavors blend and sausages are cooked through, stirring often, about 30 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Slice sausages thinly, if desired.

olive oil, italian sausages, onion, garlic, tomatoes, fresh italian parsley, bay leaves, basil, oregano

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/tomato-sausage-sauce-105561 (may not work)