Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ pound Italian sausage (casings removed, or bulk sausage)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (or tomato sauce)
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup *carrot (grated)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt (more to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (optional)

Instruction

  • Cook beef, sausage, onion, and garlic in a large pot or dutch oven until no pink remains. Drain fat.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until thickened.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper. Stir in fresh parsley if using.
  • Serve over spaghetti or cooked pasta.