Pasta Sauce with Italian Sausage

Step 1

Removed casing from sausage links and cut into 1/2 inch slices. In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat for about 10 minutes; remove and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat ground beef, olive oil, garlic and onion over medium heat until meat is nicely browned; drain.

Step 3

Pour in tomatoes and tomato sauce; mix in salt, ground black pepper, basil, oregano, bay leaf and cooked sausage. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 5

Mix cooked sauce with hot pasta and remove bay leaf from sauce before serving.