Mastacioli

Ingredients

• 2 lb. Italian sausage, sweet or hot
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small or 1/2 large onion, diced
• 3 14.5-ounce cans of diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 32 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp dried basil (more if the tomato sauce is unspiced)
• 1 tbsp dried marjoram (more if the tomato sauce is unspiced)
• 1 tbsp dried oregano (more if the tomato sauce is unspiced)
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp fresh black pepper
• Dollop of molasses
• 1 lb. penne rigate pasta

Directions

1. In a large pot, brown the sausage and ground beef.
2. Add the onion and cook until it starts to get tender.
3. Add the garlic.
4. When the garlic's started to get tender, add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, spices, and molasses.
5. Bring to a simmer.
6. Add the pasta, and cook for 30-45 minutes until the pasta is done.

Serve with garlic toast and a salad with Italian dressing.

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