Rich Ground Meat Sauce

Transform your meals with this rich and hearty Ground Meat Sauce, a comforting classic infused with depth and flavor. This recipe combines a savory blend of ground beef and pork, simmered to perfection with aromatic vegetables, crushed tomatoes, and a splash of red wine for a luscious, velvety texture. Enhanced with fragrant dried herbs like oregano and basil, a hint of sweetness from sugar, and a final sprinkle of fresh parsley, this sauce is an irresistible combination of rustic and refined. Ideal for pairing with pasta, layering in lasagna, or serving as a topping for your favorite Italian dishes, it’s a slow-simmered masterpiece that’s worth every minute. Ready in about 90 minutes, this versatile meat sauce is perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep. Say goodbye to store-bought jars and hello to homemade perfection!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 carrot, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.5 cup red wine
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the diced carrot and celery, cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Add the ground beef and ground pork to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is browned and no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine.

Step 6

Add the oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan partially, and let the sauce simmer for 60-90 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Stir in the chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

Step 10

Serve over cooked pasta, or use as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2034.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2413.8

Total Fat 158.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 525.2mg	0%
Sodium 3980.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.0g	0%
Total Sugars 55.4g
Protein 142.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 523.8mg	0%
Iron 21.4mg	0%
Potassium 5168.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.3%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 15.6%