Old World Italian Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Old World Italian Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb ground pork; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, adjust to heat level); 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic; 2 cups dry red wine; 2 lbs fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 3 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 -2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste); 1/4 - 1/3 tablespoon parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, adjust to heat level)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 cups dry red wine
2 lbs fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon salt
1 -2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1/4 - 1/3 tablespoon parmesan cheese

1
In a large skillet, brown beef and pork with crushed red chili flakes over medium heat until no longer pink; set aside.
2
In another large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and saute the onions and garlic until tender; add in about 1/2 cup red wine, mix well.
3
Add in the sliced mushrooms, rosemary and oregano to skillet, and add another 1/2 cup wine; saute until tender.
4
Add in the browned beef, tomato sauce and tomato paste; simmer for 1 hour; then add in remaining 1 cup wine, simmer on low for another 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Towards the end of cooking, add in the Parmesan cheese, mix to combine and heat through.

869

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 lb ground pork, 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, adjust to heat level), 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Old World Italian Meat Sauce 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.

Old World Italian Meat Sauce

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