""This recipe was given to me as part of a wedding gift recipe collection from a very dear friend. It is rich, aromatic, flavorful and makes A LOT. So please grab the biggest pot you can find. I mean REALLY BIG. Extra sauce freezes well for future pasta dishes."..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 pound ground beef
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1 pound mild sausage
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4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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2 teaspoons salt (optional)
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2 teaspoons dried rosemary
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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76 fluid ounces water
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1 (29 ounce) can tomato puree
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3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste