Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



2
pounds
italian sausage





1/2
cup
water





112
ounces
tomatoes, canned

4 x 28 ounce cans



8
ounces
tomato paste

1 x 8 ounce can



1/3
cup
wine

dry red



1 1/2
tablespoon
parmesan cheese





1 1/4
teaspoon
sugar





2
tablespoons
onion

minced



4
each
garlic cloves





2
tablespoons
oregano





2
tablespoons
rosemary





1
tablespoon
thyme leaves





2
tablespoons
basil





1
tablespoon
parsley





2
each
bay leaf





1
x
salt





1
x
pepper

 Pierce sausage link with fork.  Place in baking pan with 1/2 cup water and broil, turning once, until browned.  Reserve pan drippings. Mash or cut tomatoes and add remaining ingredients.  Mix in sausage links and pan drippings.  Simmer 4-6 hours or until mixture reaches desired consistency.  Remove bay leaves before serving. Freezes well