Ravioli with beef

1 lb Italian sausage , bulk (mild or hot sausage works well) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons garlic , crushed 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes , drained[...]

1 medium onion , finely chopped (divided into thirds) 2 (25 ounce) packages frozen beef ravioli 2 garlic cloves , minced 3 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoons[...]

1 lb ground chuck 2 cups water 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 1/4[...]