Favorite Molasses Cookies
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb Italian sausage
1 lb Ground beef
1 Large onion; chopped
12 oz Tomato paste
3 cn (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
2 c Water
4 Garlic cloves; minced
4 Bay leaves
1 tb Sugar
4 ts Basil
2 ts Oregano
4 tb Fresh parsely
2 ts Salt
1 lb Italian sausage
1 lb Ground beef
1 Large onion; chopped
12 oz Tomato paste
3 cn (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
2 c Water
4 Garlic cloves; minced
4 Bay leaves
1 tb Sugar
4 ts Basil
2 ts Oregano
4 tb Fresh parsely
2 ts Salt
Remove sausage meat from casings and crumble into a skillet. Saute, add onions, garlic & beef, and continue cooking until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat. Press the crushed tomatoes through a sieve to remove skins and seeds. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for two hours, stirring occasionally. Yield: 12 cups sauce. Prep time: 25 minutes. Cook time: 2 hours.