Ingredients:
2 lbs Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or hot)
1 small onion, chopped (optional)
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 lbs Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or hot)
2 cups water (for a long period of simmering for flavors to meld. If you don't want to simmer it as long, add less)
3 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 lb thin spaghetti

INGREDIENTS:

2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 1⁄4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon cracked pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
8 slices Italian bread (cut about 1 inch thick)

1. In a large bowl, mix the garlic, onions, tomatoes and basil.
2. Add the balsamic vinegar and virgin olive oil.
3. Add salt and pepper. Mix the contents again.
4. Slice the baguette loaf diagonally, into thick slices and lightly toast the slices until they are light brown on both sides.
5. Serve the mixture on the warm slices of bread.

Enjoy!