2 tbsp. minced oregano
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. dry red wine
2 lb. can Italian plum tomatoes, do not drain
1 lb. can tomato paste
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. water
3 lbs. Italian sausage
1 lb. ziti
8 oz. Mozzarella cheese

Combine first 11 ingredients in large saucepan. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Lightly brown sausage in 2 teaspoons butter cover and cook 30 minutes over medium heat, remove to paper toweling with a slotted spoon, allow to drain and slice 1 inch thick. Cook ziti as directed on box. (do not cook as long, if you prefer firmer ziti). Spoon a thin layer of sauce into an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan and arrange a layer of ziti; sauce; one third sausage; top with mozzarella cheese, cover with reynolds wrap, cook in 350 degree oven for about 30 to 35 minutes. Serve extra sauce with baked ziti. Serves six.