Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
  • 2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 cup chopped pepperoni
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • Hot cooked spaghetti and additional Parmesan cheese

Method

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, water, tomato paste, mushrooms, pepperoni, cheese, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic salt, parsley and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Serve desired amount with spaghetti and sprinkle with additional cheese. Cool remaining sauce. Freeze in serving-size portions in freezer containers. May be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan; heat through. Serve over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.