Italian Meat Sauce

This hearty Italian meat sauce is a comforting classic that brings authentic home-style flavor to any pasta dish. Made with lean ground beef, aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, celery, and mushrooms, it develops a deep, savory profile as it simmers. The addition of red wine and tomato puree creates a luxurious, velvety texture that clings beautifully to spaghetti or lasagna noodles. Perfect for family dinners or meal-prepping, this robust sauce improves with time, allowing the herbs and spices to meld into a harmonious blend.

Cooking Method: Frying, Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 350

Description

This hearty Italian meat sauce is a comforting classic that brings authentic home-style flavor to any pasta dish. Made with lean ground beef, aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, celery, and mushrooms, it develops a deep, savory profile as it simmers. The addition of red wine and tomato puree creates a luxurious, velvety texture that clings beautifully to spaghetti or lasagna noodles. Perfect for family dinners or meal-prepping, this robust sauce improves with time, allowing the herbs and spices to meld into a harmonious blend.

Directions

1
Combine butter and olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add the finely chopped onions and sauté for about 1 minute until they begin to soften.
3
Add the grated carrots, chopped celery, chopped mushrooms, and parsley; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
4
Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through.
5
Sprinkle the flour over the meat and vegetables, stirring constantly to coat everything evenly and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
6
Stir in the tomato puree and cook for 1 minute.
7
Gradually pour in the red wine while stirring constantly to incorporate it into the meat mixture.
8
Add the beef broth, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine all ingredients.
9
Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
10
Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 1 hour or until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded.
11
Serve hot over your choice of pasta or use as a topping for lasagna.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22 gg34%
Saturated Fat 8 gg40%
Cholesterol 85 mgmg29%
Sodium 450 mgmg19%
Total Carbohydrate 12 gg4%
Dietary Fiber 2 gg8%
Sugars 4 gg
Protein 28 gg57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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