Ingredients
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1 pound sweet Italian sausage, sliced
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¾ pound lean ground beef
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½ cup minced onion
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
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2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
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½ cup water
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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½ teaspoon fennel seed
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Cook sausage, beef, onion, and garlic in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until browned; drain fat.
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Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water.
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Mix in sugar, basil, Italian seasoning, fennel seed, salt, and pepper.
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Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 1 ½ hours.
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Serve with your favorite pasta and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 157 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 12g | Carbs |
| 10g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
| Calories 157 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 16% |
| Cholesterol 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium 673mg | 29% |
| Total Carbohydrate 12g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 10g | 19% |
| Vitamin C 11mg | 13% |
| Calcium 39mg | 3% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 554mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
