Spaghetti Sauce with Meat and Sausage
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- Number of Servings: 28
Ingredients
2 bay leaves2 teaspoons dried oregano1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper1 tablespoon dried basil1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage, sweet, hot, or mixed 12 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 pounds chopped mushrooms1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 tablespoon kosher salt7.5 cups (one 66 ounce jar) Ragu regular sauce2 cups good red wine like a drinkable Pinot Noir1 1/2 pounds ground chuck2 28 ounce cans Cento petite diced tomatoes12 ounces tomato pasteBeef stock or water if needed to thin the sauce
Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Saute onions and bell pepper until softened (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook another minute or until fragrant. Remove to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
Add the last 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the meat and cook until browned and crumbly. Add the mushrooms and stir to combine. Add the cooked onions, peppers, and garlic, and the sauces and tomatoes. Stir until combined.
Partially cover and simmer for 2 to 3 hours until favors are well blended. Add water or beef stock if necessary to thin to desired consistency. Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve with any type of pasta or use for lasagna or Parmesans.
Serving Size: Makes 28 one-cup servings
Add the last 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the meat and cook until browned and crumbly. Add the mushrooms and stir to combine. Add the cooked onions, peppers, and garlic, and the sauces and tomatoes. Stir until combined.
Partially cover and simmer for 2 to 3 hours until favors are well blended. Add water or beef stock if necessary to thin to desired consistency. Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve with any type of pasta or use for lasagna or Parmesans.
Serving Size: Makes 28 one-cup servings
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 224.5
- Total Fat: 12.9 g
- Cholesterol: 33.4 mg
- Sodium: 1,219.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 6.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Protein: 10.3 g
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