Quick Meat Sauce

COOK TIME: 45 Min

Here's one that no pasta lover should be without. It's as good as the old-fashioned sauce that Grandma used to make, but, like the name says, it's quick!

What You'll Need

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium-sized onions, chopped
1 medium-sized green bell pepper, chopped
1 pound bulk Italian sausage, broken
1 pound ground beef, broken up
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained, broken up
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped fresh or ½ cup dried parsley
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
10 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

What to Do

In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat; sauté the onions and green pepper for 5 minutes.
Add the sausage and ground beef and cook until the meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes more; drain.
Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.