1 lb. Italian sausage (links)
4 (12 oz. ea.) cans tomato paste (Hunts)
4 cans water (use empty paste can)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-2 tbsp. Italian seasoning (McCormick)
4 tbsp. sugar
4 tsp. salt

Cut Italian sausage into 1-inch pieces, cook until well done.

Meanwhile, put tomato paste, garlic, Italian seasoning, sugar and salt into a large kettle or Dutch oven. Add 4 cans of water, mix until well blended. Bring to a hard boil, turn down to a simmer.

Add cooked sausage. Add some of the grease (1 tablespoon). Simmer for 3 to 4 hours or until desired thickness.

Submitted by: Lucy52