Beef

Heat up some oil in the bottom of a large pot.

Sauté 2 stalks of celery (diced) for about 5 minutes.

Chop and add a medium onion (chopped) in.

When the onions are limp, add 1 28 oz. can tomatoes (peeled and chopped, with the juice), + 4 15oz tomato sauce cans bring to boil.

Lower the heat and add a bit a sugar, season with basil (2-3 leaves of fresh or 1 1/2 tsp dry), salt and pepper to taste.

Meanwhile, sauté 1 pound of ground beef in a separate pan. When it is browned, drain the fat and add the meat to the sauce.

Now take 3 or 4 Italian sausages that you can cut into small piece or in quarters. Sauté them and add them to the sauce.

Add one 4oz can of mushroom with the juice to the sauce. You can also use fresh mushrooms.

Cook over low heat for one to one and a half hours – covered.