THREE-MEAT SAUCE

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"This authentic Italian spaghetti sauce recipe is a longtime family favorite," relates Lillian Di Senso of Lake Havasu City, Arizona. "Very hearty with lots of meat and a zippy flavor, it's wonderful over a plateful of your favorite pasta."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 18 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (2 to 2-1/2 pounds), trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch slices
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 large onions, chopped
5 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 cup water
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley or 3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 cup minced fresh oregano or 3 tablespoons dried oregano
5 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, brown beef, pork and sausage in oil; drain. Add onions; cook until tender. Add the tomato sauce and paste, water and seasonings. Bring to a boil., Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until beef and pork are tender. Serve with spaghetti., Freeze Option: Cool remaining sauce; place in freezer containers. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan and reheat, stirring occasionally. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 969mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.