Ingredients for Real Italian Tomato Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 pound ground beef
- Italian Sausage
- Whole Tomatoes
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
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How to Make Real Italian Tomato Sauce
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef and 1 pound Italian sausage; brown, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- Stir in 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more, to taste).
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor!
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve over your favorite pasta and garnish with fresh basil (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
79 g
Sugar
104g
Fat
105g
Carbs
11g
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