italian essentials: meaty spaghetti sauce

Name: Italian Essentials: Meaty Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; ## MEAT AND VEGGIES; 2 tablespoon(s) oil, extra virgin variety; 1/2 pound(s) ground italian sausage; 1/2 pound(s) ground beef, lean variety; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 - 3 clove(s) garlic minced; 1 medium red/green bell pepper, seeded, and diced; ## DRY INGREDIENTS; 1 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1 teaspoon(s) dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1 teaspoon(s) granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) dried parsley flakes; 1 tablespoon(s) dehydrated onions; crushed red pepper flakes, to taste; salt, kosher variety, to taste; white pepper, freshly ground, to taste; ## WET INGREDIENTS; 2 tablespoon(s) tomato paste; 8 ounce(s) tomato sauce, 1 can; 14 ounce(s) diced tomatoes, 1 can, with juice; 1 cup(s) beef stock, not broth; sliced green or black olives, for topping; parmesan cheese, for topping; crusty bread or dinner rolls, for serving

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on May 25, 2020

This recipe is a combination of sauces I have made for many long years, plus what I had lying about in my cupboards. It is spicy, but not “hot” spicy. Of course, if you like spicy, you could always add more red pepper flakes, and white pepper. This is the kind of thing I like to make, when I do not want to rush through the process… You have heard the expression; The Journey is the Reward? Well, in this case, the journey and the destination are both the rewards. Oh, just to let you know, the smells that fill your kitchen are divine. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 1 Hr 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield Several

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
MEAT AND VEGGIES
2 tablespoons oil, extra virgin variety
1/2 pound ground italian sausage
1/2 pound ground beef, lean variety
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 - 3 cloves garlic minced
1 medium red/green bell pepper, seeded, and diced
DRY INGREDIENTS
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dehydrated onions
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
salt, kosher variety, to taste
white pepper, freshly ground, to taste
WET INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons tomato paste
8 ounces tomato sauce, 1 can
14 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 can, with juice
1 cup beef stock, not broth
sliced green or black olives, for topping
parmesan cheese, for topping
crusty bread or dinner rolls, for serving

How To Make italian essentials: meaty spaghetti sauce

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

You will need a good pot that is large enough to hold all of the ingredients.
Step 3

This recipe is cooked low-and-slow; no high heat. This technique will give the flavors time to blend together into a yummy sauce.
Step 4

You can freeze this recipe for use later, and I would suggest using portion-sized freezer bags.
Step 5

Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Step 6

Add the olive oil to a pot over medium to medium low heat. Then, toss in the onions, garlic, beef, and sausage, then sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper.
Step 7

Cook until the meat browns, and the onions soften, but not burn, about 15 minutes.
Step 8

If the pan has a bit too much grease, drain it off before continuing to the next step.
Step 9

Add the diced bell pepper.
Step 10

Cook, while stirring, until they begin to soften, about 5 – 7 minutes.
Step 11

Add the tomato paste, and all the dry ingredients, then stir for about 2 minutes.
Step 12

Add the remainder of the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
Step 13

Turn the heat down to barely a simmer and allow to cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 90 minutes.
Step 14

If it gets too thick, add a bit more beef stock.
Step 15

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 16

Serve over your favorite pasta, with a sprinkling of freshly grated parmesan, and a few sliced olives. Enjoy.
Step 17

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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