One-Pot Beef and Macaroni Goulash

Remove the casings from the Italian sausage.

In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the Italian sausage and ground beef. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat, until almost browned.

While the meat browns, combine the minced garlic, dried basil, brown sugar, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, dried parsley, and black pepper in a small bowl.

Add the diced onion to the pot with the meat and continue to cook until the meat is fully browned and the onion is softened.

Drain the excess fat from the pot and return it to the stove.

Add the petite diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and the prepared seasoning mixture to the pot.

Pour in the water and stir everything together until well combined.

Bring the sauce to a low boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

After 2 hours, add the uncooked macaroni pasta to the pot and stir to incorporate.

Cover the pot again and continue to cook for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.

Once the pasta is cooked through, remove the pot from the heat and serve hot.