Ingredients :
- 2 pounds ground beef and/or ground Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 can tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions :
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add beef, sausage, and onion and cook until mostly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain if desired. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, basil, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, and bay leaf. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper).
