Manly Meat Sauce
Dive into hearty, bold flavors with this "Manly Meat Sauce," a rich and satisfying recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite. Made with a robust combination of ground beef and Italian sausage, this sauce is simmered to perfection with aromatic garlic, caramelized onions, hearty tomato paste, and a touch of red wine for depth. Seasoned with dried herbs, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and a hint of sweetness from granulated sugar, every bite is bursting with classic Italian-inspired gusto. Whether ladled over spaghetti or spooned atop rigatoni, this meaty marinara is the ultimate comfort food. Garnished with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese, it’s a crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Perfect for pasta lovers seeking a hearty, flavor-packed meat sauce, this recipe is easy to make and incredibly satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large (diced) yellow onion
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound (casing removed) Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 28 ounces (canned) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup (grated, for serving) parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the pot. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the tomato paste, mixing it into the meat until it is well incorporated and starts to caramelize, about 2 minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and red wine. Stir to combine.
Sprinkle in the sugar, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir again to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water or beef broth to achieve your desired consistency.
Remove the sauce from heat. Serve hot over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti or rigatoni.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and a generous sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 244.2 g | 313% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.3 g | 436% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 708 mg | 236% | |
| Sodium | 7459 mg | 324% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.0 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.0 g | ||
| Protein | 188.8 g | 378% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 809 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 22.4 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 5272 mg | 112% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
