Psycedmom's Hearty Pasta Sauce

Name: Psycedmom's Hearty Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 8 cups
Ingredients: 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 12 ounces tomato paste; 56 ounces diced tomatoes with juice; 1 cup dry red wine; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Submitted by psycedmom

"This is a thick, hearty sauce, serve it with a pasta that can stand up to it! The longer it simmers the better the flavor will be. While this sauce is good served immediately after cooking, refrigerating it for a day or two before serving makes it even better."

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Ready In:: 3hrs 30mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 8 cups

ingredients

¹⁄₂ lb hot Italian sausage
1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
12 ounces tomato paste
56 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
1 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

directions

In a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat, brown sausage, ground beef, garlic, basil, and oregano until meats are no longer pink.
Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, wine, sugar, salt, and pepper until thoroughly mixed.
Cover and simmer over very low heat for at least 2 hours (I usually go 3 - 4 hours or more).