Spaghetti Meat Sauce

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves
1 pound ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage (I prefer hot but mild or sweet works)
2 28oz cans of peeled whole tomatoes (San Marzano)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon black pepper

1. Heat oil in 5-6qt pot over medium high heat. Add onion and cook for around 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another 1 minute
2. Add ground beef and Italian sausage and cook until browned. Drain excess grease
3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for around 5 minutes stirring often
4. In a separate bowl, use your hands or potato masher to crush the tomatoes then stir into the pot
5. Add seasonings to the pot, bring to a slow boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 2 hours uncovered, stirring occasionally