Old Italian Meat Sauce recipe

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Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 cups red wine
2 pounds fresh mushrooms, sliced
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
4 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
3 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrition Info

295.9 calories
carbohydrate: 15.9 g
cholesterol: 50.8 mg
fat: 16.8 g
fiber: 2.7 g
protein: 15.2 g
saturatedFat: 6 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 788.1 mg
sugar: 11.4 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, brown beef and pork over medium heat until no longer pink, set aside.

  2. In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat and saute onions and garlic until tender, add about 1/2 cup of wine, mix well.

  3. Add mushrooms, rosemary, oregano and thyme to skillet and add another 1/2 cup wine, saute until tender.

  4. Add browned meat, tomato sauce and tomato paste to mixture, simmer for 1 hour and add the remaining 2 cups of wine.

  5. Simmer sauce on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, serve.

Recipe Yield

20 servings

Recipe Note

A robust hearty Italian meat and mushroom pasta sauce. Serve with your favorite pasta, if desired.

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