Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4        tablespoons  olive oil
  1              pound  pork spare ribs -- cut into 2-inch
                        lengths
  6                     sweet italian sausages -- cut in half
                        lengthwise and casing removed
  4                     hot italian sausages -- cut in half
                        lengthwise and casing removed
  8             ounces  ground beef
  8             ounces  ground pork
  1 1/2           cups  diced onions
  5              large  clov  garlic -- minced
  4               cans  diced tomatoes with sauce -- (28 ounce)
     3/4           cup  tomato paste
     1/2           cup  dry red wine
  1                cup  chopped italian parsley
  1         tablespoon  dried oregano
  1 1/2      teaspoons  freshly ground black pepper
                        kosher salt to taste
  1           teaspoon  dried red pepper flakes
  1 1/2      teaspoons  sugar
                        grated zest of 2 lemons

Preparation:

1. In a large, heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Brown the sausages and ribs in small batches for approximately 10 minutes each. Transfer to a large casserole or large pot and set aside. 2. Drain all but 3 tablespoons of the fat from the skillet. Add the ground beef and pork and brown both until lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the ground meat to the casserole. 3. Add the onions and half the garlic to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring, and then add to the meat in the casserole. 4. To the casserole, add the tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, 1/2 cup of the parsley, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, oregano, black pepper, salt, red pepper and half the lemon zest. 5. Bring casserole dish full of ingredients to a boil then reduce heat and partially cover. Simmer over low heat for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. 6. Add remaining garlic, parsley and lemon zest. Stir will, and cook, uncovered for 1 hour, sitrring occasionally. Adjust the seasonings and serve over your favorite pasta.

Nutritional Information:

2160 Calories (kcal); 164g Total Fat; (69% calories from fat); 87g Protein; 72g Carbohydrate; 356mg Cholesterol; 1918mg Sodium