This was a good sauce with some modifications. I only used 1 tsp each of the dried herbs b/c I have heard that dried herbs are much more intense in flavor. I added another tsp of sugar, 1/2 tsp of salt and used Marsala wine, which I think helped counterbalance the acidity. I did have to thin out the sauce a few times as it simmered. I'm guessing it was around 3 cups of extra liquid over the 4 hrs of cook time and it was the perfect consistency. Just add as you go until you get the sauce where you want it. I used a can of chicken broth to add flavor and another cup of water. I substituted ground sirloin for the sausage and the meat was very tender. This was a very tangy sauce even with the modifications, but not unpleasantly so. Next time I think I will decrease the amount of tomato paste and I think it will be perfect.

Reviewed On: Dec. 10, 2011

We enjoyed this BBQ! I omitted the brown sugar b/c I bought honey BBQ sauce. I used 4 large chicken breasts and cooked them for 4 hrs on low, then left on warm while I prepared my sides. I took the chicken out and shredded it with two forks and then put it back in the sauce in the crockpot. Served with baked potatoes and coleslaw and it was a super quick and easy meal.

Reviewed On: Nov. 29, 2011

We really liked this recipe. At first I thought the amount of tomato paste was too strong, but it balanced out fine when eaten with the pasta. I used diced tomatoes in garlic and olive oil and I think the dish had a touch of a sun dried tomato flavor. Nice change from reg old spaghetti, thank you.

Reviewed On: Sep. 24, 2011