2 tablespoons olive oil (for sauteing) |
6 garlic cloves |
1 1/2 onions, medium, diced |
3 green peppers, diced |
2 (8 ounce) mushrooms, fresh |
3 lbs ground beef (use less beef if adding sausages) |
4 italian sausages, remove casings (optional) |
2 (680 ml) cans tomato sauce |
3 (680 ml) cans pasta sauce (i use hunt's thick & rich original) |
3 (156 ml) cans tomato paste |
3 (796 ml) cans diced tomatoes |
1/2 cup red wine |
2 tablespoons olive oil (use the good stuff) |
3 bay leaves |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (add more if you want it hotter) |
2 teaspoons salt |
2 tablespoons basil |
1 tablespoon oregano |
2 tablespoons parsley |
2 tablespoons brown sugar |
