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Classic Homemade Meat Sauce

A rich, slow-simmering sauce with ground beef and sausage. Serve with your favorite pasta or use in lasagna.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: homemade meat sauce
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 506kcal
Author: Abbey McDermott

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian pork sausage
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dried basil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dried parsley

Instructions

  • In a heavy pot set over medium heat, brown the beef and sausage, breaking apart the meat while it cooks.  When thoroughly cooked, drain the excess grease.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for one minute. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, and parsley.  Simmer for 30 minutes or up to 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally.

Notes

  • Refrigerate the sauce in an airtight container for 4-5 days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave.
  • To freeze:  Cool the sauce and transfer it to a freezer-safe zipper top bag. Lay flat in the freezer until solid. Then store for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat.

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 823mg | Potassium: 883mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 383IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 5mg