Diane's Meatsauce for Pasta Recipe

Name: Diane's Meatsauce for Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; 2 large carrots, finely diced; 2 -3 stalks celery, finely diced; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 4 -5 garlic cloves, finely minced; 2 lbs ground meat (all beef or combo of beef, pork, veal); 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 1 cup red wine; 4 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, cut up (or 1 large can from Warehouse Club); 1 (1 lb) package pork neck bones (optional) or 1 (1 lb) package spareribs (optional); to taste basil, parsley, oregano (or dried ( use smaller quantity than with fresh herbs); to taste salt, pepper, red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

¼ cup olive oil
2 large carrots, finely diced
2 -3 stalks celery, finely diced
2 large onions, finely chopped
4 -5 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 lbs ground meat (all beef or combo of beef, pork, veal)
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 cup red wine
4 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, cut up (or 1 large can from Warehouse Club)
1 (1 lb) package pork neck bones (optional) or 1 (1 lb) package spareribs (optional)
to taste basil, parsley, oregano (or dried ( use smaller quantity than with fresh herbs)
to taste salt, pepper, red pepper flakes

1
Saute vegetables (carrot, celery, onion) with some salt in oil to soften.
2
Add garlic and saute 30 seconds.
3
Add ground meat breaking up and crumbling as it browns.
4
Add tomato paste and cook until paste turns dark red.
5
Add wine and reduce until almost gone.
6
Add tomatoes (optional, put through a food mill / sieve before adding).
7
Add neck bones, if using.
8
Add herbs and red pepper flakes.
9
Cook about 1 1/2 hours.
10
Adjust seasoning to taste.
11
Better the next day.

418

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup olive oil, 2 large carrots, finely diced, 2 -3 stalks celery, finely diced, 2 large onions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Diane's Meatsauce for Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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!

Diane's Meatsauce for Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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