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Ingredients
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Meat Sauce Base
Tomato Sauce Ingredients
Finishing Touches
Method
Cooking the Meat
- 1
Brown the Meat
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and ground pork. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
- 2
Making the Sauce
- 3
Add Tomato Ingredients
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. If using, pour in the red wine.
- 4
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.
Finishing Touches
- 5
Add Fresh Herbs and Cheese
Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 6
Serve
Serve the meat sauce over your favorite pasta, or store it in pint or quart containers for future use.