TASTY MEAT SAUCE FOR LASAGNA

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Looking to use up some stuff in my freezer, I came up with this recipe with things I had on hand. It is really tasty and made a great lasagna! There aren't many ingredients, so it's simple to make. You will need a larger pot for this.

Provided by atm1970

Categories     Sauces

Time 3h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb Italian sausage (any variety, casings removed)
1/2 lb ground beef
2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes (I used one crushed and one puree)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (I use Red Pack)
1/2 large onion, diced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup beef or 1/2 cup vegetable stock
1/3 cup white zinfandel wine or 1/3 cup blush wine
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Remove sausage from casings.
  • In a large pot, brown sausage and ground beef.
  • Remove meat from pot and set aside.
  • Remove excess grease (reserving some to saute veggies) from the pot and add carrot, onion and garlic.
  • Cook until soft and onion is transparent.
  • Add meat back into the pot, stirring mixture for about two minutes.
  • Add wine and cook until liquid evaporates.
  • Add tomatoes and tomato sauce to meat and veggie mixture.
  • Bring sauce to quick boil.
  • Simmer on low for at least 3 hours.
  • If sauce beomes too thick for your taste, thin it with the broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 804.5, Fat 60.5, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 131.2, Sodium 1747.4, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 15.6, Protein 39.3

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