Libby Danti'S Sauce With Sausage

• 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage
• 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• oregano, salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (28 oz.) can tomato puree
• 1 c. red dry wine
• 3 onions, sliced thin
• 2 c. water

1. In a large pot, mix tomatoes, seasonings, wine and water. Stir and simmer 10 minutes.
2. In skillet, fry sausage and remove from pan.
3. Leave a small amount of oil in pan.
4. Saute onions and mushrooms. When cool, cut sausage in slices. Add to skillet.
5. Stir and simmer 5 minutes.
6. Add to large pot. Bring to a boil.
7. Lower heat and let simmer slowly, covered, 1 hour.
8. Uncover and continue cooking for 1 to 1 1/2 hours at low heat.
9. If sauce is too thick, add more water to your taste.
10. Stir occasionally during cooking.

sweet italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, oregano, tomato puree, red dry wine, onions, water

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=558353 (may not work)