Classic Two-Meat Sauce (Print)
Bold tomato flavor meets two meats, plus a slow simmer for perfect taste. A must-try for your pasta nights!
# Ingredients:
→ Meats
01 -
1 pound lean ground beef
02 -
1 pound spicy Italian sausage
→ Vegetables & Herbs
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1/3 cup parsley, freshly chopped
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5 garlic cloves, finely minced
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1 large sweet onion, chopped into small pieces
→ Tomato Base
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1/2 cup broth (chicken or beef)
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28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes
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15 ounces of fire-roasted diced tomatoes
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12 ounces of tomato paste
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon coarse salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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2 tablespoons of plain sugar
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2 teaspoons dried Italian herb blend
# Steps:
01 -
In a big pot over medium-high heat, cook the sausage and beef. Break the meat apart while cooking. Toss in the onion and garlic, stir it up, and cook until the meat's browned. Drain off any extra grease.
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Switch to medium heat. Mix in the sugar, Italian herbs, salt, pepper, parsley, and tomato paste. Stir everything until it looks blended.
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Pour in the crushed tomatoes, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, and broth. Give it a good stir so it's evenly mixed.
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Let it simmer, then lower the heat to the lowest setting. Let it cook for an hour, or for 3-4 hours if you want the flavors to really come through.
# Notes:
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A bit of sugar makes the tomatoes taste less acidic.
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Cooking it longer brings out richer flavors.