Italian sausage spaghetti sauce

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsItalian sausage
1cupDried parsley
1tablespoonGarlic, finely chopped
½cupOlive oil
1teaspoonRed cayenne pepper
1cupPlain flour
3tablespoonsLea & perrins
2cupsOnions, finely chopped
1cupCelery, finely chopped
¼teaspoonDried mint
½cupBell pepper, finely chopped
3cupsTomato sauce
2cupsWater
1xSalt, to taste
2cupsDry white wine

Directions

Cut Italian sausage into 2-inch lengths. Brown sausage off in olive oil (about half cook it), remove from pan and put aside, Add flour to oil that was used and make roux. Add onions, celery, and bell pepper.

Stir and cook until tender or clear. Add water and stir until smooth. Add wine (you may wish to experiment with the amount of wine used, 2 cups is too much for some tastes), parsley, and garlic. Pour in red pepper, Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce, dried mint, and tomato sauce. Stir real well. Bring to a bubbly boil and add salt, to taste. Add sausage. Bring back to a boil. Turn heat down to simmer.

Cook for about 3 or 4 hours. Serve over spaghetti topped with cheese.

From Justin Wilson's "Outdoor Cooking With Indoor Help" Submitted By ED FAUSS On 02-05-95