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Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or hot)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped (optional)
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 cup water (for a long period of simmering for flavors to meld. If you don't want to simmer it as long, add less)
• 3 teaspoons fresh or dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup red wine