Manny's Manly Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Manny's Manly Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn around the pan in a slow stream; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 pound ground sirloin (90 percent lean ground beef); 1 small onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, crushed under the flat of your knife with the heal if your hand; 1 /2 teaspoon allspice, a sprinkle or 2 pinches (secret ingredient); Coarse salt and black pepper; 1 medium portobello mushroom cap, finely chopped; 1 /2 cup (a couple of glugs) red wine; 3 /4 cup beef broth or stock, see cook's notes; 1 (28 to 32 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, see cook's notes; A handful chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 pound rigatoni, cooked to al dente; Parmesan or Romano, grated, for garnish; Warm crusty bread, as an accompaniment

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn around the pan in a slow stream
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound ground sirloin (90 percent lean ground beef)
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed under the flat of your knife with the heal if your hand
1 /2 teaspoon allspice, a sprinkle or 2 pinches (secret ingredient)
Coarse salt and black pepper
1 medium portobello mushroom cap, finely chopped
1 /2 cup (a couple of glugs) red wine
3 /4 cup beef broth or stock, see cook's notes
1 (28 to 32 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, see cook's notes
A handful chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 pound rigatoni, cooked to al dente
Parmesan or Romano, grated, for garnish
Warm crusty bread, as an accompaniment

1
Heat a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium high heat.
2
Go once around the pan with a slow stream of extra virgin olive oil.
3
Add crushed pepper flakes and infuse oil 10 seconds.
4
Add beef, onions, garlic, and seasonings.
5
Brown meat for 5 minutes; add mushrooms and cook 5 minutes more.
6
Add wine and reduce 1 minute.
7
Add broth and tomatoes to sauce and reduce heat to low.
8
Simmer 5 to 10 minutes to combine flavors.
9
Toss pasta with half of the sauce and serve with extra sauce for topping.
10
Pass grated Parmesan or Romano and warm crusty bread at the table.

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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.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn around the pan in a slow stream, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 pound ground sirloin (90 percent lean ground beef), 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Manny's Manly Meat 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Manny's Manly Meat Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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