Rigatoni with Sweet Sausage and Tomato Sauce

This is a family favorite from the Sopranos cookbook courtesy of my New York neighbor.
The sauce is great with any italian dish.
I make double the sauce and freeze it for later use sometimes.

Ingredients:
1lb. Italian style ground pork
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 can 28oz Italian tomatoes, puree in food processor
salt and pepper
3-4 fresh basil leaves, torn to bits
1 lb rigatoni noodles
1/2 cup grated romano cheese

1. In large pot, heat oil over medium heat. add sausage and garlic, cook and stir frequently until sausage is lightly browned.
2. Add wine and bring to a simmer. Cook until most of the wine evaporates.
3. Stir in tomatoes and salt/pepper to taste.
4. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occassionally, until sauce thickens (1 1/2 hours)
5. Stir in basil. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes. (sauce will thicken as it sits)
6. Boil noodles and drain well. 
7. In a large serving bowl toss noodles with sauce. Serve with grated cheese.