Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

2 pounds ground chuck
1 1/4 pounds hot Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 large cans tomato sauce
1 large can crushed tomatoes
1 large can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 pounds spaghetti

Brown the ground chuck and sausage in batches to avoid "boiling" the meats; drain well.

Heat a large dutch oven over medium heat; add the oil and onions and cook until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and herbs; cook till fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the tomato sauces and tomatoes, then add the meats to the pot. Simmer with the lid slightly ajar, several hours...stirring once in a while.

Cook spaghetti and serve sauce and meatballs over with a nice tossed salad and crunchy bread.

Serves 12