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Ingredients
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1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
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1 pound lean ground beef
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¼ cup olive oil
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1 large onion, diced
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12 ounces sliced mushrooms
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2 carrots, shredded
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise, then sliced
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1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
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4 ounces fresh basil, julienned
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4 cloves garlic, crushed
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
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1 tablespoon fresh oregano
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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salt and pepper to taste
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3 (28 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
Directions
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Cook sausage and ground beef in a medium skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain.
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Heat oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers, and zucchini; cook until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Add sausage and beef mixture to the pot, then stir in spinach, basil, garlic, thyme, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 to 5 minutes, then pour in tomatoes and stir well. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours.
Recipe Tips
It's critical to use fresh basil, although you can use dried thyme and oregano if desired.
Do not use any canned tomatoes that have corn syrup in them. If you're using home-canned tomatoes, you'll need 3 quarts.
If you want a spicier sauce, add either crushed red pepper to taste or use hot Italian sausage.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
339 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
18g | Carbs |
19g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 339 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 31% |
Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
Sodium 803mg | 35% |
Total Carbohydrate 18g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
Total Sugars 11g | |
Protein 19g | 37% |
Vitamin C 54mg | 60% |
Calcium 166mg | 13% |
Iron 8mg | 46% |
Potassium 868mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.