Ingredients: 1 pound hot or sweet sausage 1 pound ground beef 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 head garlic, crushed or chopped 2 onions chopped 2 cans (48 ounce size) crushed tomatoes 1 can (48 ounce size) diced tomatoes, drained 1 can (4 ounce size) tomato paste 1 1/2 large cans water 1/4 cup olive oil 3 bay leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon chopped rosemary 1 tablespoon beef base OR 4 bouillon cubes 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3 tablespoons basil 2 tablespoons oregano 1 teaspoon fennel seed 1 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper (to taste) black pepper and salt to taste
Directions: Add oil to pan over medium heat. Add sausage, hamburger and break up to small pieces. Let brown a little then add crushed garlic, diced onions, and the red and green peppers, (do not burn the garlic). Saute for about ten minutes over medium heat.
Add tomatoes, paste and water, mix well, then the rest of the dry ingredients and stir well. Bring to a slow boil for about 5 minutes turn down and let simmer for 2-3 hours.
Stir every 15 minutes or so. Add more water if too thick, add salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour before serving with your favorite pasta.
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