1 C chopped onion
1 lb sausage
1 6 oz can tomato paste
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes in puree. (I often use diced)
1/2 C water
1 C tomato sauce
2 t chopped garlic
2 bay leaves
1 T sugar
2 t dried basil
1 tn dried oregano
2 T fresh parsley (I usually don't have this so I use 2 teaspoons dried)
1 t salt
Brown onions and meat. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer 30 min, partially covered.