YUMMY SPAGHETTI ( ^_^ )

2 lbs Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or hot)
1 small onion, chopped (optional)
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cans tomato paste
2 cans tomato sauce
2 cups water (for a long period of simmering for flavors to meld. If you don't want to simmer it as long, add less)
3 teaspoons basil 

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 lb thin spaghetti

cheese

Directions:

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 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!

7 Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

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

ENJOY IT !!