"As a special part of their wedding buffet, my daughter Kris' husband fixed a big batch of this thick flavorful pasta sauce. The recipe was brought by his grandmother from Italy more than 80 years ago. —Judy Braun, Juneau, Wisconsin..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 pounds ground beef
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1 pound bulk Italian sausage
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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3 celery ribs, finely chopped
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes in puree
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3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
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3 cups chicken or beef broth
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1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
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3/4 cup minced fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon sugar
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2 to 3 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, optional
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Hot cooked pasta