Italian Meat Sauce Mix Recipe

Name: Italian Meat Sauce Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound hot italian sausages; 4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic; 1 medium carrots peeled; 2 tablespoons basil; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1 package broccoli florets; 1 can tomato paste; 2 pounds ground beef, lean; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1 package cauliflower florets; 1 can tomato puree (passata); 8 cups water

Servings: persons

1 pound hot italian sausages
4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic
1 medium carrots peeled
2 tablespoons basil
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 package broccoli florets
1 can tomato paste
2 pounds ground beef, lean
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 package cauliflower florets
1 can tomato puree (passata)
8 cups water

1
Peel and crumble the sausage.
2
In a large kettle or dutch oven, brown the Italian sausage, ground beef, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
3
Drain.
4
Put onion and carrot in blender.
5
Cover with water and finely chop.
6
Drain off water and add onion and carrot to meat in the kettle.
7
Continue cooking with meat mixture.
8
Stir in basil, chili powder, thyme, cauliflower and broccoli.
9
Add tomato puree, tomato paste and 8 cups water.
10
Bring to a boil.
11
Cover and simmer 8 hours.
12
Skim off fat.
13
Put into eight or nine 1 pint containers.
14
Seal and label containers Italian Meat Sauce Mix.

653

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound hot italian sausages, 4 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic, 1 medium carrots peeled, and more.

Yes, Italian Meat Sauce Mix falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Italian Meat Sauce Mix

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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