Old Italian Meat Sauce

A long simmer of tomatoes with ground beef and pork is wonderfully flavored with mushrooms, rosemary, oregano, thyme and a generous measure of red wine. This versatile sauce can be used in your favorite pasta dishes.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 296 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound ground pork
• 2 onions, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 3 cups red wine
• 2 pounds fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
• ¼ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 3 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet, brown beef and pork over medium heat until no longer pink; set aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Add mushrooms, rosemary, oregano and thyme to skillet and add another 1/2 cup wine; saute until tender.

Step 4

Add browned meat, tomato sauce and tomato paste to mixture; simmer for 1 hour and add the remaining 2 cups of wine.

Step 5

Simmer sauce on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally; serve.