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Old Italian Meat Sauce

Old Italian Meat Sauce

Cost $25, save $45

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 195 Min
  • 20 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 2 pounds lean ground beef
    • 1 pound ground pork

  • Cooking Oils & Fats

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 2 onions, chopped
    • 🧄 1 clove garlic, crushed
    • 2 pounds fresh mushrooms, sliced

  • Herbs & Spices

    • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
    • ¼ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

  • Liquids

    • 3 cups red wine, divided

  • Tomato Products

    • 3 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
    • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

STEPS

1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook beef and pork in the hot skillet until crumbly and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

2

Warm olive oil in another large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic in hot oil until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup wine; mix well.

3

Add mushrooms, oregano, rosemary, and thyme to onion mixture. Pour in another 1/2 cup wine; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.

4

Add browned meat, tomato sauce, and tomato paste to mushroom mixture. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour.

5

Pour in remaining 2 cups wine. Continue simmering for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally; serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

296

Calories

  • 15
    Protein
  • 16
    Carbs
  • 17
    Fats

💡 For added flavor, let the sauce rest for 24 hours and reheat before serving.Use quality red wine for optimal taste results; avoid cooking wines that are overly salty.Pair with your favorite pasta and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.This recipe is freezer-friendly; store portions in airtight containers for up to 3 months.