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With Meat Sauce Recipe

Inspired by Lynora's Italian Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves6

Make With Meat Sauce Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Meat Sauce

To Serve

Method

Meat Sauce

1

Prepare aromatics

Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the finely chopped onion, grated carrot, and chopped celery. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent, about 6–8 minutes.

2

Add garlic

Add the minced garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to let it brown.

3

Brown the meat

Increase heat to medium-high. Add the ground beef and ground pork to the pot. Break the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until the meat is well-browned and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 8–10 minutes. Season with 1 tsp of the salt and 1/2 tsp of the black pepper while browning.

4

Build flavor with tomato paste and wine

Stir in the tomato paste and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it darkens slightly. If using, pour in the red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let the wine reduce until mostly evaporated, about 3–5 minutes.

5

Add tomatoes and simmer

Add the crushed tomatoes, stock, dried oregano, dried basil, bay leaf, sugar, remaining salt, remaining pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.

6

Long simmer

Lower the heat so the sauce barely simmers. Partially cover the pot and simmer gently for at least 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally. For deeper flavor, simmer 1.5–2 hours, adding a splash of stock or water if the sauce becomes too thick.

7

Finish

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or a pinch more sugar if needed. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

To Serve

8

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.

9

Add the drained pasta to the pot with the meat sauce (or return sauce to the drained pasta pot) over low heat. Toss to combine, adding a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen and help the sauce cling to the pasta—usually 2–4 tablespoons.

10

Divide pasta among plates or bowls. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan or Pecorino and an extra grind of black pepper. Serve immediately.