Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 pound hot italian sausage
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup red wine (like Cabernet Sauvignon)
  • 14 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 16 ounces Paccheri pasta (my pkg. was 13.25 oz. but you can use up to 16 oz.)
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Italian flat parsley (for garnish)

Instruction

  • In a large skillet, brown ground beef and ground sausage over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
  • Add red wine to the skillet and cook 1 minute longer.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning to the skillet and bring to a low boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
  • Stir drained pasta into the sauce until evenly combined.
  • Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
  • Broil in the oven for 5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown.
  • Top with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.