Description
Indulge in the warmth and satisfaction of The Perfect Homemade Meat Sauce, a culinary masterpiece that transforms any meal into a comforting experience. This rich and hearty sauce combines lean ground beef and savory chicken sausage to create a flavor explosion perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home. Its thick texture clings beautifully to pasta, making every bite a delicious journey of savory goodness. Serve it over spaghetti or layer it in lasagna for an unforgettable dish that will impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large white onion, finely diced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound chicken sausage, removed from casings
- 1 and 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 3 cups crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
- 2 cups tomato sauce (16 ounces)
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dried basil, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, and crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the chicken sausage and ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
- Drain excess grease and return to heat. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water to clean out jars.
- Mix in tomato paste, brown sugar, salt, pepper, seasonings, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg