Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage
  • 2 onions, Minced
  • 4 stalks celery, Minced
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, Minced
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, Undrained
  • 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans
  • 1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans
  • 3 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, Drained and Coarsely Chopped
  • 2 teaspoons oregano, Dried
  • 2 teaspoons basil, Dried
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 4 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 1 (45 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 8 ounces cooked ditalini
  • 1 lb cheese tortellini, Cooked (optional)

Method

  • Remove Italian Sausage from it's casing and crumble into large heavy stockpot.
  • Add ground beef, onion and celery and saute over medium heat until meat is browned.
  • Drain off any excess grease.
  • Add Tomatoes, Garbanzo Peas, Kidney Beans, Great Northern Beans, Oregano, Basil, Salt, Black Pepper, White Pepper, Beef Broth, Tabasco Sauce and Spaghetti Sauce.
  • Cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes.
  • Add artichoke hearts and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add pasta and tortellini (if using) and gently simmer for 5 minutes.