Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb chopped meat
  • 1 lb sweet sausage
  • 1 lb hot sausage
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
  • 2 cans tomato paste, and
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons oregano
  • 4 tablespoons basil
  • 2 tablespoons thyme
  • 2 tablespoons marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 potato
  • for meatballs
  • 2 lbs chopped meat
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

Method

  • in a very large stockpot heat oil and add onions, garlic and chopped beef, stir til browned, remove make meatballs-add ingredients, form into balls, add to pot, cook until browned, remove add sausages, cook until browned, remove, cut into 2" piece.
  • add all back to pot, add remaining ingredients, bring to boil, lower to simmer and cook, partially covered 3-4 hrs, stirring every half hour serve over 3 lbs of al dente pasta with freshly grated cheese.