Red Sauce for Pasta

This has evolved over the years, but is my basis for many things pseudo-Italian. I've used it for all sorts of pasta, and also made lasagna with it. I make a big batch, since it freezes well.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb Italian sausage
• 1  lb  ground meat (beef, pork, or mix)
• 1  large  white onion, chopped
• 1  large green pepper, chopped
• 3  stalks celery, chopped fine
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans Italian tomatoes, Italian brand, chopped
• 2  fresh plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, Italian brand
• 2 -3  pureed or finely grated carrots
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped parsley
•  salt
•  pepper
• 1  tablespoon dried basil or 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh basil
• 1  tablespoon dried oregano or 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh oregano
• 2  bay leaves
•  Tabasco sauce or  red pepper flakes or   hot sauce
• 1  cup red wine

Directions

1. Sauté sausage, ground meat, onion, pepper, celery, and garlic in a little virgin olive oil.
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Cook 1 hour or more, uncovered, until a wooden spoon stands up in it without falling over.
4. Serve over pasta with salad and garlic bread, wine, and cannolis for dessert.