Arthur Zampaglione's Rustic Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Arthur Zampaglione's Rustic Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; ⅛ cup olive oil; 2 stalks celery, minced; 3 carrots, minced; 1 1/2 medium onions, minced; 4 fresh bay leaves; 1/2 pound ground veal; 1/2 pound ground pork; 4 cups stewed tomatoes, with their juice; 1 cup white wine; 1/2 pound beef stewing meat, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1/2 pound pork, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, skin and fennel seeds removed; Salt and ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup Italian parsley, minced; 1 pound white mushrooms, cut into wafer-thin slices; Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter
⅛ cup olive oil
2 stalks celery, minced
3 carrots, minced
1 1/2 medium onions, minced
4 fresh bay leaves
1/2 pound ground veal
1/2 pound ground pork
4 cups stewed tomatoes, with their juice
1 cup white wine
1/2 pound beef stewing meat, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 pound pork, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, skin and fennel seeds removed
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup Italian parsley, minced
1 pound white mushrooms, cut into wafer-thin slices
Parmesan cheese, for garnish

1
Melt butter with the olive oil over high heat.
2
Add celery, carrot, onion and bay leaves, and saute over medium high heat for 5 minutes.
3
Reduce heat to medium low, add ground veal and pork, and simmer with vegetables, 7 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes and their juice, cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
5
Add the wine, the chunked beef and pork and the sausage, and cook uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
6
Adjust the seasoning with salt and ground black pepper.
7
Add the mushrooms and parsley and toss.
8
Serve immediately over soft polenta, with grated Parmesan on the side.

719

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, ⅛ cup olive oil, 2 stalks celery, minced, 3 carrots, minced, and more.

Yes, Arthur Zampaglione's Rustic Meat Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Arthur Zampaglione's Rustic Meat Sauce

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