ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE

homemade

Prep Time 15 mins

COOK Time 60 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef 1 lb italian sausage 1 medium onion, diced to ½″ 4 cloves garlic, minced 6-oz can tomato paste 2 28-oz cans crushed tomatoes 2 tsp italian seasoning 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ground pepper pinch red pepper flakes, optional ½ tsp baking soda, optional 2 tbsp light brown sugar, optional 1 tbsp fresh chopped basil

STEP 1

Saute the ground beef, italian sausage, and onion until the meat is no longer pink and the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.

Scribbled Underline

STEP 2

Add the tomato paste and work into the meat mixture until smooth and no chunks remain.

Scribbled Underline

STEP 3

Add the crushed tomatoes, italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper (if using). Give everything a good stir.

Scribbled Underline

STEP 4

Adjust for acidity. If you’re sensitive to acid, add ½ tsp baking soda or up to 2 tablespoons brown sugar.

Scribbled Underline

STEP 5

Simmer the sauce at least 30 minutes, and up to 90 minutes.  If simmering for longer than 30 minutes, cover the pot or the sauce will reduce too much and become muddy.

Scribbled Underline

STEP 6

Stir in the fresh basil. Serve over your favorite pasta and garnish with more basil and cheese (we like ricotta and grated parmesan).

Scribbled Underline