Ingredients

  • 1 (8 oz.) can mushrooms, drained
  • 1 lb. Italian sausage (hot or sweet)
  • 1 lb. ground round or ground sirloin
  • 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
  • 2 Tbsp. basil
  • 2 Tbsp. oregano
  • 2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 5 1/2 large garlic cloves
  • 2 (16 oz.) cans diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 3 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 c. onions, chopped
  • 1 to 2 c. water (depending on how thick you want the sauce)

Method

  • In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, heat oil and brown the meat.
  • Saute onion and garlic.
  • Drain.
  • If you use Italian sausage boil it for 20 minutes.
  • In a 12-quart stock pan over medium heat, transfer the meat, onions and garlic and add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, herbs and water.
  • Add the sausage and/or the chicken at this time also.
  • Bring it to a boil, turn down to simmer.
  • Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
  • Serve over spaghetti, tortellini or any other pasta or rice.