How to Make the Best Spaghetti

Here is a recipe for the of the best spaghetti I've ever tasted. I guarantee after you try this recipe you'll won't want spaghetti from anywhere else.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 2 lbs Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 small onion, chopped (optional)
• 3-4 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomato
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 cups water (for a long period of simmering for flavors to meld.
• 3 teaspoons basil
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup red wine (a good cabernet!)
• 1 lb thin spaghetti
• parmesan cheese

1. In large, heavy stockpot, brown Italian sausage, breaking up as you stir.
2. Add onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until onions are softened.
3. Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water.
4. Add basil, parsley, brown sugar, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.
5. Stir well and barely bring to a boil.
6. Stir in red wine.
7. Simmer on low, stirring frequently for about an hour.
8. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
9. Spoon sauce over drained spaghetti noodles and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.