2 lbs. Italian sausage (half sweet/half hot)
1 lb. ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 or 5 cloves garlic, minced
2 large onions, chopped
1 large shallot, minced
1 large green or red bell pepper, chopped
1 lb. 12oz can Italian style or plum tomatoes
1 lb. 12oz can Hunts tomato puree
1 large can tomato paste
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes or pinch cayenne (optional)
1 1/2 cups water or low sodium broth (beef, vegetable, pork)
3 tablespoons good quality red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
2 lbs. Mostaccioli (or other) pasta
1 lb. shredded mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
1/2 cup Marsala or other red wine