A rich and hearty Italian sauce perfect for a Sunday dinner, made with tomatoes, garlic, and a blend of meats.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
3h
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 800 g crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 30 g fresh parsley
- 4 cloves garlic
- 500 g ground beef
- 500 g Italian sausage
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 240 ml red wine
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 170 g tomato paste
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté until the onion is translucent.
Step 3
Add the ground beef and Italian sausage; cook until browned.
Step 4
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 5
Add the crushed tomatoes and red wine; stir to combine.
Step 6
Add sugar, salt, black pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves. Stir well.
Step 7
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Step 8
Remove the bay leaves before serving.
Step 9
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve over pasta.