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Old Italian Meat Sauce

By: Debbie

"A robust hearty Italian meat and mushroom pasta sauce. Serve with your favorite pasta, if desired."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (39)

What to Drink?
	sangiovese
	Negroni Cocktail I

Prep Time:
30 Min

Cook Time:
4 Hrs

Ready In:
4 Hrs 30 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 20 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 cups red wine
2 pounds fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
4 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
3 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, brown beef and pork over medium heat until no longer pink; set aside.
In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat and saute onions and garlic until tender; add about 1/2 cup of wine; mix well.
Add mushrooms, rosemary, oregano and thyme to skillet and add another 1/2 cup wine; saute until tender.
Add browned meat, tomato sauce and tomato paste to mixture; simmer for 1 hour and add the remaining 2 cups of wine.
Simmer sauce on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally; serve.