Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic -- minced
2 tablespoons parsley
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 pound ground chuck or mild Italian sausage
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
2 large cans tomato puree (2 lb. 3 oz.)
2 teaspoons oregano leaves
1 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (4 oz.) can mushroom stems & pieces, drain
1/4 cup dry red wine
Preparation:
Saute onions and meat until not red or pink. Drain. Combine meat and remaining ingredients in crock pot, cover, set on low. Cook 8 hours. Sauce can be frozen and used for all types of pasta (i.e. ravioli, lasagna, tortellini, etc.).