Basic Italian Sauce(With Meat) Recipe

Name: Basic Italian Sauce(With Meat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large can (Contadina) tomato puree/water; 1 (6 oz.) can Contadina tomato paste/water; 3 to 4 cloves garlic, cut up; 1 medium onion, sliced; 4 to 5 drops Angostura Bitters; 1 1/2 capfuls Worcestershire sauce; salt and pepper to taste; 1 to 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 to 2 Tbsp. following spices: ground oregano, ground thyme, Italian seasoning, basil and olive oil (enough to cover bottom of pot); 1 to 1 1/2 lb. Italian sausage and Italian meatballs

Servings: persons

1 large can (Contadina) tomato puree/water
1 (6 oz.) can Contadina tomato paste/water
3 to 4 cloves garlic, cut up
1 medium onion, sliced
4 to 5 drops Angostura Bitters
1 1/2 capfuls Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 to 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated
1 to 2 Tbsp. following spices: ground oregano, ground thyme, Italian seasoning, basil and olive oil (enough to cover bottom of pot)
1 to 1 1/2 lb. Italian sausage and Italian meatballs

1
In large saucepot, heat oil.
2
Add garlic and sliced onion and saute.
3
Add tomato puree plus 1 can of water, tomato paste and 1 can of water.
4
Mix. Add salt and pepper.
5
Sprinkle in all spices, cheese, Angostura Bitters and Worcestershire.
6
Stir all together. Brown the sausage and meatballs (see recipes in meat section).
7
Add to the sauce.
8
Allow to simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until sauce is slightly thickened and meat is cooked.
9
Add more of spices, if needed.
10
May be doubled or tripled.

487

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large can (Contadina) tomato puree/water, 1 (6 oz.) can Contadina tomato paste/water, 3 to 4 cloves garlic, cut up, 1 medium onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Basic Italian Sauce(With Meat) 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.

Basic Italian Sauce(With Meat)

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