Libby Danti'S Sauce With Sausage - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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