Step 1

In large, heavy stockpot, brown Italian sausage, breaking up as you stir.

Step 2

Add onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until onions are softened.

Step 3

Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water.

Step 4

Add basil, parsley, brown sugar, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.

Step 5

Stir well and barely bring to a boil.

Step 6

Stir in red wine.

Step 7

Simmer on low, stirring frequently for at least an hour. A longer simmer makes for a better sauce, just be careful not to let it burn!

Step 8

Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

Step 9

Spoon sauce over drained spaghetti noodles and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.