Emeril's Spaghetti

EMERIL’S SPAGHETTI SAUCE

I love this because it's so easy and it makes so much.

2 small onions, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 lb Italian sausage

2 lbs ground chuck

2 28 oz cans diced tomatoes

2 12 oz cans tomato paste

4 c water

¼ c sugar

1 T salt

1 T dried basil

2 t black pepper

1 t crushed red pepper

1.  Put onions, garlic, sausage, and chuck into a large pot.  Brown, breaking up meats

          into small pieces, then drain

2.  Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer

          approximately 2 hours

Makes 12 cups – can divide and freeze