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Preheat Sautee pan (when pan is up to temperature, water will sizzle when sprinkled on surface).
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Add 2 Tablespoons Olive oil to coat bottom of pan.
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Brown sausages (uncovered) approximately 6 minutes each side (2 sides) low/medium heat.
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Cover pan & reduce heat to low, cook additional 12 minutes ea side (2 sides).
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(Total cooking time: 36 min).
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SAUCE:.
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Sautee 3 cloves minced garlic in 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil until soft (DO NOT brown!)
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Low heat.
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Empty 2 cans of tomatoes in large pot, add approximately 1/4 can of water to each can, rinse, add to pot.
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Sprinkle in:.
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- Sweet Basil.
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- Fresh ground black pepper.
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- Oregano.
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- 2+ healthy pinches Parsley.
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- 3 Bay Leaves.
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- 1 stalk Celery (chopped).
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Add Italian Sausage to sauce (check to make sure they are lightly browned both sides).
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Remove most liquid from Sautee pan & use remaining liquid to lightly brown chopped onion, add to sauce.
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Cook uncovered under low heat for 3 1/2 hours.
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Stir frequently & thoroughly!
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Add 1 Beef bouillon cube to approximately 1/3 to 1/2 cup boiling water, dissolve & add to sauce.
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Chop 2 Bella mushrooms and Sautee in olive oil until tender, add to sauce, cook an additional 45 minutes.
