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With all these great Olive Garden copycat recipes, I rarely ever go out to the restaurant.  I save so much money when I prepare dishes like this at home.  It also allows me to get creative and make some interesting twists in the original recipes flavor.

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
½ lb ground beef
6 oz Italian sausage, skinned
1 cup red wine
18 oz can crushed tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (1/4 tsp dry)
1 tsp fresh sage, chopped (1/4 tsp dry)
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
2 lbs Tortelloni
Parmesan cheese, freshly grate

Heat oil in a large pan.  Add celery, carrot, onion, garlic and cook about 5 minutes. Add meat and cook 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Deglaze the pan with wine; let reduce.  Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients and stir. Simmer for about 1 hour more.
Toss the hot, drained pasta with the sauce.  Top with parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately.