Italian Meat Sauce With Half the Meat Recipe

Name: Italian Meat Sauce With Half the Meat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 yellow or red onion, finely chopped; 2 plump garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 pound ground beef or veal; Pinch of ground cinnamon; Salt to taste; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 pound (about 2/3 cups) roasted mushroom mix; 1 28-ounce can plus 1 14.5-ounce can chopped tomatoes in juice, pulsed in a food processor; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 yellow or red onion, finely chopped
2 plump garlic cloves, minced
1/4 pound ground beef or veal
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 pound (about 2/3 cups) roasted mushroom mix
1 28-ounce can plus 1 14.5-ounce can chopped tomatoes in juice, pulsed in a food processor
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1
In a large, deep skillet or casserole heat olive oil over medium heat and add onion.
2
Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add garlic.
3
Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds, and turn heat up to medium-high.
4
Add ground beef or veal and brown for about 5 minutes, stirring.
5
Add cinnamon and season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Stir in roasted mushroom mix, tomatoes, sugar, oregano and thyme.
7
Season with salt and pepper and bring to a rapid bubble over medium-high heat.
8
Turn heat down to medium, cover partially if sauce is spluttering too much, and simmer, stirring often, until thick and fragrant, 15 to 20 minutes.
9
Taste and adjust seasonings.
10
Serve with pasta, figuring on 1/3 cup per 3-ounce serving.

201

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Carbs

Protein

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 yellow or red onion, finely chopped, 2 plump garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 pound ground beef or veal, and more.

Yes, Italian Meat Sauce With Half the 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Meat Sauce With Half the Meat

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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