"I've been working on this recipe for years--tweaking and fussing, and I believe it is about ready. My family and friends love it. I also use it as meat sauce filling for lasagna...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb ground beef
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1 lb link Italian sausage
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3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
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2 (8 ounce) cans tomato paste
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1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (drained)
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1 1/2 cups onions (diced)
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1 cup bell pepper (diced)
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1 cup mushroom (sliced)
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1 cup red wine
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3 garlic cloves (minced)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 -2 tablespoon sugar
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3 teaspoons basil
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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2 teaspoons marjoram (dried)
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2 teaspoons thyme
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon paprika
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2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese (grated)
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2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon water