• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 2 small carrots, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 28 oz diced tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 heaping tbsp basil
• 1 heaping tsp oregano
• 1/2 cup chick stock
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/2 medium onion
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 strips bacon
• 1lb italian sausage (loose, not rolled)
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. First brown the meats and set aside: Coursely chop the bacon and saute in a pan with one finely chopped garlic clove. When browned, remove from heat into a bowl. Leave the fat. Add sausage and brown. When done, put in same bowl as bacon.
2. In a large pan, lightly fry remaining garlic, onion, carrots and celery in olive oil on medium heat. Add tomatoes after about 5 minutes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add remaining ingredients and simmer (covered) for 30-45 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper as necessary.
4. Add meats to sauce and slowly simmer for another 1 hour, stiring about every 15 minutes.
5. Serve with your favorite pasta!