Rita's Pasta and Meat Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, diced
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound cooked pasta

Directions

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage until it is cooked through.
2. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is soft.
3. Stir in the red wine, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar. Simmer for 20 minutes until the flavors are blended.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve over cooked pasta.

Interesting Facts

• The red wine in this recipe helps bring out the flavors of the beef and sausage.
• Italian sausage is a combination of pork, fennel, and other Italian spices.
• The canned tomatoes and tomato sauce used in this recipe provide depth of flavor.
• Garlic and onion powder help to enhance the flavor of the sauce.
• Italian seasoning is a blend of herbs and spices, including oregano, basil, rosemary, and thyme.