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Spaghetti with Easy Italian Meat Sauce on a white square plate and wedge of cheese
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Italian Meat Sauce Recipe

Quick and simple, Easy Italian Meat Sauce recipe has slow simmered taste on a weeknight!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8
Author: Kellie
Cost: $13

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 4 ounces sweet Italian sausage casing removed
  • 1 cup diced sweet onion approximately 1 small onion
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 14.5 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef to the pot and break up into small pieces with a fork. Brown the beef until no longer pink, approximately 5-10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.
  • Add the sausage to the pot and break up with a fork. Cook the sausage until no longer pink and cooked through, approximately 4-5 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the ground beef.
  • Add the onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook until a deep Burgundy color, stirring to avoid burning. 
  • Add the Italian Seasoning, onion powder and white wine to deglaze the pan. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up the brown bits on the bottom of the pot. Cook until the wine has reduced by half. 
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, ground beef, and sausage. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have blended.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with your favorite pasta.

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Notes

Wine substitution: Replace the white wine with an equal amount of chicken or beef broth plus 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar.
To reheat: Warm the sauce in a saucepan over low heat until hot, adding a splash of water or broth if needed.
Yield: This sauce makes about 8 servings and is enough for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 pounds cooked pasta.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg