Dad's Bolognese Meat Sauce

Submitted by: Alison Anderson 
Ground beef is sauteed with carrots, onion and ham in butter, then simmered with beef broth, tomato paste, lemon zest and herbs. 

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North Italian Meat Sauce (Ragu Bolognese)

Submitted by: MARBALET 
Smoked ham, chopped onions, carrots and celery meld with finely ground beef and pork in a sauce of white wine, beef stock, tomato paste, cream and nutmeg. Sauteed chicken livers add the final flourish in this marvelous Bolognese sauce. 

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Marica's Spaghetti Meat Sauce

Submitted by: Marica van Wynen 
Plenty of onions, carrots and celery go into this extra meaty tomato sauce, thick with minced beef and pork. A host of dried herbs add earthy notes to the simmer, and a handful of fresh mushrooms are stirred in at the last minute. 

Mariu's Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Submitted by: Craig 
An authentic Italian recipe and a welcome change to the predominantly acidic tomato sauce served in the States. 

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Pasta Sauce with Italian Sausage

Submitted by: Craig 
A flavorful homemade recipe for those who are tired of sweet pasta sauces. Serve over your favorite pasta with a tossed green salad and crusty garlic bread. 

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Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

Submitted by: Jeremy 
Easy but tasty tomato sauce with big meatballs cooks in just about two hours. 

Italian Meat Sauce II

Submitted by: Flocco 
My standard sauce with meatballs, pork, and sausage. Delicious alone, on a sandwich, or over any pasta. Abruzzi recipe. 

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