1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. parsley
2 tbsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
1 lb. ground chuck or mild Italian sausage
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
2 lg. cans tomato puree (2 lb. 3 oz.)
2 tsp. oregano leaves
1 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (4 oz.) can mushroom stems & pieces, drained
1/4 c. dry red wine

Saute onions and meat until not red or pink. Drain. Combine meat and remaining ingredients in crock pot, cover, set on low. Cook 8 hours. Sauce can be frozen and used for all types of pasta (i.e. ravioli, lasagna, tortellini, etc.).