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Liz’s Tomato and Meat Sauce

Recipe From: Liz Barbour

Makes 7-8 cups

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef

¾ pound ground Italian sausage meat

1/4 cup olive oil
1 Spanish onion, 1/4-inch dice
4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon dried oregano

¼ tsp crushed red pepper
1 (28-ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand

1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Whole basil leaves, for garnish

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooked Pasta, 1 pound package, cooked

Directions

1. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 Tbs of the oil, ground beef, and sausage meat. Cook, stirring occasionally until the meat is browed. Drain the meat to remove the extra fat. Set the meat aside.

2. While the pot is cool, add the remaining oil, onion, and garlic. Heat the pot over medium-low heat and cook until the onion is soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.

3. Add the tomatoes, cooked meat, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper. Allow the sauce to a gently bubble, stirring often. Lower the heat and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.

4. Just before serving, stir in the basil and fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Notes:

• Make a double batch and freeze ½ for another dinner.
• This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.