Best Mild And Tasty Italian Meat Sauce For Pasta Recipes

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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

PASTA AND EASY ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE



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Here is an easy dinner recipe. This Pasta and Italian Meat Sauce doesn't need to cook for a long time to be delicious. The spaghetti sauce is based on the famed Ragu alla Bolognese (sauce in the style of Bologna). The addition of milk might seem unusual, but it's traditional in northern Italy-where butter and cream, as well as milk, are essential to the cuisine.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 carrot, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 pound ground beef
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes
1/2 cup milk
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound fettuccine
Grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium. Stir in carrot, onion, and garlic. Add ground beef, and cook until it turns from pink to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and their liquid, crushing them with the back of a large spoon. Stir in milk, bay leaf, thyme, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Simmer 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine until al dente according to package instructions, about 12 minutes. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking water; drain fettuccine, and return to the warm pot. Add meat sauce, and toss. Add pasta water as needed if the sauce seems dry. To serve, sprinkle with Parmesan.

MILD AND TASTY ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE FOR PASTA



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This is the recipe I used to prepare for my children. My daughter recently said that she loved it as a child but it is not spicy enough for her now. I used to make a large batch (4 times the recipe) so I could freeze the extra for future meals. Now I would add some red pepper flakes to spice it up a bit. As it is written it is...

Provided by Elaine Douglas

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 can(s) tomato paste, (5 1/2 oz size)
3 c water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp oregano, dried
1/2 tsp basil, dried
1/4 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Brown beef lightly; drain fat. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft.
  • 2. Stir in tomato paste, water and seasonings.
  • 3. Simmer, uncovered, 1 hour. Serve over hot spaghetti or other pasta as preferred.

PASTA SAUCE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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A flavorful homemade recipe for those who are tired of sweet pasta sauces. Serve over your favorite pasta with a tossed green salad and crusty garlic bread.

Provided by CRAIG

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

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound Italian sausage links
½ pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can canned tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can canned tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Removed casing from sausage links and cut into 1/2 inch slices. In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat for about 10 minutes; remove and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat ground beef, olive oil, garlic and onion over medium heat until meat is nicely browned; drain.
  • Pour in tomatoes and tomato sauce; mix in salt, ground black pepper, basil, oregano, bay leaf and cooked sausage. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Mix cooked sauce with hot pasta and remove bay leaf from sauce before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 58.1 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1517.8 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

KITTENCAL'S DELICIOUS MEATY PASTA SAUCE



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I don't think you will find a better meat sauce than this one! a good tomato sauce needs time to "ripen" so I strongly suggest to make this sauce a few day ahead and refrigerate just warm in a saucepan before using you will see that the flavors strongly intensify after refrigeration time --if you want a creamy sauce just add in 1/4 cup or more of heavy whipping cream the last 30 minutes of cooking time, this may be doubled if desired but keep the ground beef amount at one pound, this also freezes well... you will *love* this!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/3 cup olive oil (or use enough sauce to coat the bottom of your skillet)
3 teaspoons dried basil
3 teaspoons oregano
1 -2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 large bay leaf
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped tablespoons (or to taste, I like lots of garlic!)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups good-quality beef broth
3/4 lb button mushroom (or use a couple cans whole drained mushrooms, but fresh is better!)
1 -2 teaspoon white sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (or to taste)
1 tablespoon salt (or to taste a good tomato sauce needs lots of salt)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
fresh grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven heat oil, then add in the basil, oregano, chili flakes, bay leaf and onion; saute, stirring with a wooden spoon for about 4 minutes (this will release the flavors in the spices).
  • Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add in tomato paste and cook stirring with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes.
  • Add in ground beef and sausage meat; cook until well browned (about 10 minutes) drain any fat.
  • Add in the wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring.
  • Add in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, mushrooms, sugar, 2 tablespoons salt, Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer partially covered for about 2 hours (or you can simmer for longer on low heat).
  • Season with black pepper.
  • Remove the bay leaf and serve over hot cooked pasta then sprinkle with lots grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.8, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 70.7, Sodium 2525.8, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 8.5, Protein 29.3

MEAT SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, ground beef, yellow onion, kosher salt, Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce, dried pasta

Provided by Prego

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ tablespoon olive oil
16 oz ground beef
½ cup yellow onion, diced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 jar Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce
16 oz dried pasta

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium high-walled skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the ground beef, onion, and salt. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce is warmed through.
  • Serve the sauce over pasta.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787 calories, Carbohydrate 95 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 10 grams

ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE II



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My standard sauce with meatballs, pork, and sausage. Delicious alone, on a sandwich, or over any pasta. Abruzzi recipe.

Provided by MFLOCCO

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

Time 2h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 white onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
¾ cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley, divided
2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
salt and pepper to taste
½ pound hot Italian sausage
½ pound mild Italian sausage
½ pound pork neck bones
¼ cup red wine

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until onion is soft and translucent. Pour in crushed tomatoes and whole tomatoes. As you are adding the whole tomatoes, let them slowly slide through your fingers and crush them coarsely on the way into the pot. Season with 1/4 cup of the parsley and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Cover, and reduce heat to low.
  • In a large bowl, mix the ground beef chuck, breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 cup parsley, egg, milk, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix ingredients with your hands until well blended. Form into small, golf ball-size meatballs. Slice all of the sausage links but one hot and one mild link into 1/2 inch chunks.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons in a large skillet over medium heat. The oil should be slightly smoking. Slice open the remaining links of hot and mild sausage, and crumble into the pan. Saute, continually breaking up the pieces, until they are all golden brown. Transfer to the sauce. Brown the meatballs, chopped sausage links, and pork bones on all sides until they are a deep golden brown. You may need to do this in stages, and continually transfer into the sauce when browned. Drain excess fat.
  • Pour the red wine into the skillet and deglaze all of the brown chunks on the bottom of the pan. Let the wine reduce to about half, then transfer into the sauce. Frequently stir, and season with salt and pepper to taste for about another hour after the last meat has been transferred into the pan. Finish by stirring the remaining fresh parsley into the sauce. Spoon sauce over your favorite pasta and serve the meat on a separate plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 104.1 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1036.6 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

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