OLD WORLD ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE

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Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Meat

Time 3h20m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, adjust to heat level)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 cups dry red wine
2 lbs fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon salt
1 -2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1/4-1/3 tablespoon parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown beef and pork with crushed red chili flakes over medium heat until no longer pink; set aside.
In another large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and saute the onions and garlic until tender; add in about 1/2 cup red wine, mix well.
Add in the sliced mushrooms, rosemary and oregano to skillet, and add another 1/2 cup wine; saute until tender.
Add in the browned beef, tomato sauce and tomato paste; simmer for 1 hour; then add in remaining 1 cup wine, simmer on low for another 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Season with salt and pepper.
Towards the end of cooking, add in the Parmesan cheese, mix to combine and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.1, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 61.4, Sodium 1803.2, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 12.9, Protein 22.9