My hubby can't get enough of this; he keeps asking for more.

Servings: 6-8 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage links
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves for garnish

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage links and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.

3. In the same pot, add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside with the sausages.

4. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, sautéing until the onion is translucent.

5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.

6. Return the sausages and meatballs to the pot, nestling them into the sauce. Cover and let simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.