Italian Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Italian Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds ground beef; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 celery ribs, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes in puree; 3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste; 3 cups chicken or beef broth; 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced; 3/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 to 3 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, optional; Hot cooked pasta

Servings: persons

4 pounds ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes in puree
3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
3 cups chicken or beef broth
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
3/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, optional
Hot cooked pasta

1
In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook beef in 2 batches over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. Cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion, celery and garlic in oil until vegetables are tender.
2
Return the beef and sausage to the pan. Add the next 9 ingredients, including allspice if desired, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until sauce reaches desired thickness, stirring occasionally, 2-3 hours. Serve over pasta.
3
Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. Add a little broth or water if necessary.

1850

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

Carbs

151

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds ground beef, 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 3 celery ribs, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian Pasta Sauce 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.

Italian Pasta Sauce

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