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CLASSIC ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE



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If you are a meat sauce family (my family is a serious meat sauce family), then a pot of this in the fridge, or a container of this in the freezer is just pure peace of mind.

Provided by Katie Workman

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 pound ground beef
1 pound fresh pork sausage (squeezed from the casing)
1 ½ cups chopped onion
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
Big glug or two of red or white wine (if you have a bottle open )
2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes (preferably in puree)
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepot, heat one tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add both the ground beef and the sausage together and cook, stirring frequently, and breaking up the meat so that it's very crumbly and browned throughout, about 4 to 6 minutes. Turn it into a strainer and let it the fat drain off.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same pot over medium heat (don't clean it! All those little bits of flavor from the meat will season the sauce). Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano and basil and cook, stirring for 2 more minutes, until you can smell the garlic and herbs. Add the wine, if using, and stir for one more minute, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom, until the wine pretty much evaporates.
  • Add the canned tomatoes and red pepper flakes if using, and stir to combine everything. Bring to a simmer over medium high heat, stirring occasionally. Add the browned meat, lower the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes. Taste, and season gently with the salt and pepper (the sausages provide a whole lot of seasoning).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 531 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CLASSIC BOLOGNESE



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I make many meat-based sauces, or ragu. The original ragu alla Bolognese (meat sauce) dates to the late 19th century and is credited to a cook named Pellegrino Artusi, in 1891. Though it is named for Bologna, Italy, it was first cooked or created in the town of a lesser-known name, Imola, in the region of Emilia-Romagna. Serve this sauce with egg tagliatelle or pappardelle or layer it between egg pasta sheets with bechamel for lasagna alla Bolognese.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons EVOO
4 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
2 ribs celery with leafy tops, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped or grated
1 bay leaf
1/4 pound meaty pancetta, finely chopped
1 pound ground beef (80 to 85 percent lean)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 scant teaspoon ground white pepper
About 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
A quarter to a third of a 750-milliliter bottle of white wine
2 cups whole milk
One 28-ounce can diced or crushed Italian tomatoes
1 cup beef bone broth or stock plus 1 cup to reserve
1 small chunk cheese rind from Parmigiano-Reggiano, optional
1 pound egg tagliatelle or pappardelle
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, for serving
A handful of fresh basil, leaves torn

Steps:

  • Heat a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add EVOO, 2 turns of the pan. Add the butter to the oil in small pieces and when the butter foams, add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic and bay and stir, about 5 minutes. Add pancetta and stir 8 to 10 more minutes to render and crisp. Add about a third of the beef and crumble it with a wooden paddle or spoon, let all of the liquid absorb and let the meat begin to lightly caramelize before adding the next third; repeat. Season the meat with salt, pepper, white pepper and nutmeg. Add white wine, about a quarter to a third of a bottle, then stir and let it absorb into the meat. Scrape up all of the fond or the drippings from the meats and vegetables, being careful not to burn the meat. Add milk, tomatoes and about 1 cup stock, a piece of cheese rind from Parmigiano-Reggiano if you have one, then lower heat to simmer, partially cover and cook the sauce 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally and thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Add up to 1 extra cup of stock if needed if sauce gets too thick. The perfect traditional Bolognese should be buttery, uniform and emulsified, the consistency of rich, tender, pourable oatmeal. Remove bay leaf and the rind, if using, from the sauce. Sauce may be made a few days ahead as the longer it sets, the better it gets.
  • To serve, cook pasta in salted water 1 minute less than package directions for al dente. Reserve 1 full cup of starchy cooking water, then drain pasta and place back in hot pot.
  • Combine pasta with about two-thirds of the sauce, the cooking water and a couple of handfuls of grated cheese, tossing with tongs to combine.
  • Serve pasta in shallow bowls with a little torn basil.

OLD ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE



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

Provided by Debbie

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Meat Sauce

Time 4h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 13

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
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
4 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
3 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 50.8 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 788.1 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

CLASSIC ITALIAN BOLOGNESE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup minced pancetta
1 cup minced celery
2/3 cup minced carrot
1/2 cup minced onion
1 lb ground beef chuck
salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup milk
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups canned plum tomatoes, chopped with liquid
1 lb pasta
freshly grated parmesan cheese-optional garnish

Steps:

  • In a 3 quart saucepan heat oil and butter. Add pancetta and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until most of the fat has be rendered. Then add carrots, celery, and onions and saute for 3 minutes. Now add the beef, salt and pepper to taste and cook until the beef is no longer pink. Add the milk and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the milk is completely evaporated. Add wine and simmer until evaporated.
  • Finally, add the tomatoes and simmer slowly, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours partially covered. It's important to reduce as slowly as possible. If sauce becomes dry, add 1/2 cup water whenever necessary. When almost ready to serve, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until it is tender but still firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, pat dry and return to the pot. Add your sauce to the past and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve immediately. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.

CLASSIC BOLOGNESE MEAT SAUCE (BOLOGNAISE)



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I found this in an Italian cookbook by Marcella Hazan. Its a lovely rich sauce. Its the traditional recipe for Bolognese sauce which can be served with Tagliatelle, rigatoni, conchiglie or fusilli but is never served with Spagetti in Italy!

Provided by Little Sand Fairy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2/3 cup celery, chopped
2/3 cup carrot, chopped
3/4 lb ground beef (preferably chuck and not too lean)
salt
black pepper, freshly ground
1 cup whole milk
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes (canned Italian)
1 1/4 lbs pasta (fresh weight NOT DRIED)
parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Put the oil, 3 tbsp butter and chopped onion in the pot, turn the heat to medium and cook, stirring the onion until it becomes translucent.
  • Add the celery and carrot and stir for two minutes while cooking to coat them well.
  • Add the ground beef, a large pinch of salt and a few grindings of black pepper.
  • Cook the beef while crumbling it with a fork until the beef has lost its red colour.
  • Add the milk and let it simmer gently, stirring frequently until the milk has completely bubbled away.
  • Add the nutmeg.
  • Add the wine and let it simmer until it has evaporated.
  • Add the tomatoes and stir well. When the tomatoes start to bubble turn the heat down so that it is just simmering with the occasional bubble breaking the surface.
  • Cook uncovered for 3 hours, stirring from time to time. While it is cooking you will find the sauce dries out so continue to add a 1/2 cup of water when necessary to stop it sticking. However there should not be water left at the end of the 3 hours. The fat will separate from the sauce and this should happen.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary and toss with the pasta and rest of butter. Serve with parmesan on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 960.8, Fat 32.1, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 94.5, Sodium 227.6, Carbohydrate 117.9, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 11.4, Protein 37.6

CLASSIC BROOKLYN-ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE



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Make and share this Classic Brooklyn-Italian Meat Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Meat

Time 2h30m

Yield 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely minced garlic
1/2 lb onion, peeled and finely minced
1 carrot, peeled and finely minced
1 stalk celery, finely minced
3 lbs ground beef
salt
2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes with juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons dried oregano

Steps:

  • Add olive oil to a large pot over medium-high heat; allow time for the oil to heat.
  • Add in the garlic and onions; stir/saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add in the carrots and celery; stir/saute for 5 minutes.
  • Push the vegetables to one side of the pot and add about 1/3 of the ground beef; salt the beef to taste.
  • Cook about 3-5 minutes or until starts to brown (stir the beef, breaking it up as you stir).
  • Push beef to the side (or over the vegetables) and repeat with the second third of the beef.
  • After that starts to brown, push it aside and repeat with the remainder of the beef.
  • When all the beef is done, mix the beef and vegetables together.
  • Add in the tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, sugar, and oregano.
  • Mix well; simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally (break up the tomatoes against the side of the pot as you stir).
  • When the sauce is done, season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately or freeze for later use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1326.7, Fat 78.6, SaturatedFat 28.1, Cholesterol 308.4, Sodium 1930.6, Carbohydrate 64.4, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 32.8, Protein 93.6

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