Italian Meat Sauce

prep 15 minutes, cook 90 minutes
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While sticking very close to the traditional formula, this recipe adds interest by adding some sausage and extra spices to make it really stand out.

1

  • 2 lb
    ground beef, 20%
  • 2 lb
    sausage, pork
  • 1 cup
    onion (chopped)
  • 4 tbsp
    garlic (minced)
In a dutch oven, cook the meat, onions, and garlic over a medium heat until browned.

2

  • 56 oz
    tomatoes, crushed
  • 12 oz
    tomato paste
  • 26 oz
    tomato purée
  • 1 cup
    water
  • 4 tbsp
    sugar, granulated
  • 1 tbsp
    basil, dried
  • 1 tsp
    fennel seeds
  • 2 tsp
    Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp
    salt
  • ½ tsp
    pepper, black
  • 4 tbsp
    parsley, fresh (chopped)
Stir in the tomatoes, water, sugar, and spices. Cover and simmer for about 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3

Using newly-washed canning jars, jar up the sauce and leave out on the counter until it has cooled enough for all the lids to "pop" inward and seal the jar. Store refigerated until needed.

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