Rich Ground Meat Sauce
Elevate your pasta nights with this Rich Ground Meat Sauce, a hearty, flavorful masterpiece that combines ground beef and pork with aromatic vegetables, red wine, and slow-simmered tomatoes. Perfectly seasoned with dried herbs, garlic, and a hint of sweetness from sugar, this bolognese-inspired sauce boasts a depth of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds. The addition of fresh parsley just before serving adds a burst of color and freshness, making this sauce a versatile staple for your favorite pasta dishes or as a savory base for lasagna. Ready in just over an hour, this comforting sauce offers an irresistible blend of textures and flavors, sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.5 cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the diced carrot and celery, cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
Add the ground beef and ground pork to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is browned and no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine.
Add the oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir well to combine.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan partially, and let the sauce simmer for 60-90 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
Serve over cooked pasta, or use as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2414 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.1 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.1 g | 270% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 525 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 3981 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.8 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.4 g | ||
| Protein | 142.4 g | 285% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 524 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 21.4 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 5168 mg | 110% | |
*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.
