Rich Italian Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Rich Italian Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound hot Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes; 1-2/3 cups crushed tomatoes in puree; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; Hot cooked pasta

Servings: persons

3/4 pound hot Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1-2/3 cups crushed tomatoes in puree
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Hot cooked pasta

1
In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
2
Add the tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and pepper. Stir in sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3
Stir in parsley and oregano. Serve desired amount with pasta. Cool remaining sauce; transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months.
4
To use frozen sauce: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan and heat through.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound hot Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices, 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean), 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Rich 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.

Rich Italian Pasta Sauce

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