1small yellow onion or large shallotfinely chopped
½lbitalian sausageI like mild, but you can go spicy if you want!
½lbground beef
28ozcan of crushed tomatoesor 2 15 oz cans
6oztomato paste
½teaspoonItalian seasoning blend
1tablespoondried parsley
1teaspoongarlic powder
1tablespoonworchestershire
1tablespoonsugar
1teaspoonkosher saltmore to taste
2tablespoonbutter
1parmesan rind
For serving
2lb pasta of your choiceI like bronze cut
½Cfreshly grated parmesan cheese
fresh parsley for sprinkling on top
Instructions
In a large stock pot, heat the olive oil, then add the chopped onion. Cook until onion is translucent. Add sausage and ground beef and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through.
Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and all seasonings.
Turn down to a simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add parmesan rind and butter and continue simmering for another 15 minutes.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve some of the pasta cooking water.
Taste sauce, add salt if needed. If sauce is too thick, add ½ C of pasta cooking water as many times as needed. I usually just add this once, but it depends on your preference.
Serve pasta with sauce on top or mix together. Top it off with plenty of parmesan and parsley. Delizioso!!!
Notes
Using bronze cut pasta will help sauce stick the noodles. Trust me, it makes a big difference in both flavor and texture. It costs a bit more, but when you're making such special sauce, you want to be sure your pasta is on point!