meaty italian pasta sauce (easy)

Name: Meaty Italian Pasta Sauce (easy)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 96 ounce(s) (4 jars ) marinara sauce.) i use fransesco rinaldi; 12 - italian sweet sausage links; 2 pound(s) ground beef lean; 1 - large onion ( i use sweet); 1 1/4 cup(s) diced bell pepper ( red, green, or yellow; 1 package(s) sliced mushrooms optional; 4 clove(s) crushed, grated,or minced fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon(s) dried marjoram; 3 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic salt; 1/4 -1/2 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes ( add 1/2 tsp for a subtle bite)

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Nor Mac

Northern, MA

Updated on Feb 19, 2016

This is how I make my pasta sauce. I use jarred Marinara sauce. I use a brand that is preservative free, and all natural. You may also use your favorite marinara sauce as well. No need to slave all day in the kitchen. I use a combination of herbs. They sweeten the sauce naturally. There is no need to add sugar or sweetener to this delicious sauce. It makes a large pot. It is great for freezing for additional meals. This sauce is perfect to serve over any pasta. It is also a great sauce for layering a Lasagna. Enjoy Everyone!

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

96 ounces (4 jars ) marinara sauce.) i use fransesco rinaldi
12 - italian sweet sausage links
2 pounds ground beef lean
1 - large onion ( i use sweet)
1 1/4 cups diced bell pepper ( red, green, or yellow
1 package sliced mushrooms optional
4 cloves crushed, grated,or minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 -1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ( add 1/2 tsp for a subtle bite)

How To Make meaty italian pasta sauce (easy)

Step 1

Heat oven to 420° . Foil Lin e a large sheet pan. Place sausage links on sheet pan. Place in oven to cook approximately 15 minutes. Turn sausage to other side. Cooking additional 15 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from oven and set aside.

Step 2

Pour the jars of sauce in a large kettle. Add all of the spices and the garlic. Place burner on medium heat.
Step 3

Sauté the vegetables in 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook vegetables until onions are lightly caramelized. Add vegetables to the sauce. Stir to combine.
Step 4

Sausage should have cooled by now. Slice sausage links in to 1 to 2 inch wide pieces. You may leave a few of them just cut in half if you prefer. Add the sausage to the sauce. Stir to combine.
Step 5

Fry ground beef until cooked through and brown. Drain Grease from meat. Add to the sauce. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to low temperature. Stir now and then. Cook for about an hour, or more. Do not leave unattended for an hour. You must stir the sauce now and then. Make sure it doesn't scorch. Serve over your favorite pasta. Freeze remaining sauce in the Ziploc bags.
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