Manly Meat Sauce

Dive into hearty, bold flavors with this "Manly Meat Sauce," a rich and satisfying recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite. Made with a robust combination of ground beef and Italian sausage, this sauce is simmered to perfection with aromatic garlic, caramelized onions, hearty tomato paste, and a touch of red wine for depth. Seasoned with dried herbs, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and a hint of sweetness from granulated sugar, every bite is bursting with classic Italian-inspired gusto. Whether ladled over spaghetti or spooned atop rigatoni, this meaty marinara is the ultimate comfort food. Garnished with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese, it’s a crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Perfect for pasta lovers seeking a hearty, flavor-packed meat sauce, this recipe is easy to make and incredibly satisfying!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large (diced) yellow onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound (casing removed) Italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 28 ounces (canned) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup (grated, for serving) parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the pot. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste, mixing it into the meat until it is well incorporated and starts to caramelize, about 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and red wine. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Sprinkle in the sugar, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir again to evenly distribute the seasonings.

Step 8

Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water or beef broth to achieve your desired consistency.

Step 10

Remove the sauce from heat. Serve hot over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti or rigatoni.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and a generous sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2471.5 grams (2471.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3405

Total Fat 244.20g	313%
Saturated Fat 87.30g	437%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.20g
Cholesterol 708mg	236%
Sodium 7459mg	324%
Total Carbohydrate 85.00g	31%
Dietary Fiber 15.30g	55%
Total Sugars 46.00g
Protein 188.80g	378%

Vitamin D 181IU	907%
Calcium 809mg	62%
Iron 22mg	124%
Potassium 5273mg	112%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.7%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 10.3%