ITALIAN PASTA SAUCE

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As a special part of their wedding buffet, my daughter Kris' husband fixed a big batch of this thick flavorful pasta sauce. The recipe was brought by his grandmother from Italy more than 80 years ago. -Judy Braun, Juneau, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h55m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 pounds ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes in puree
3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
3 cups chicken or beef broth
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
3/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, optional
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook beef in 2 batches over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. Cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion, celery and garlic in oil until vegetables are tender. , Return the beef and sausage to the pan. Add the next 9 ingredients, including allspice if desired, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until sauce reaches desired thickness, stirring occasionally, 2-3 hours. Serve over pasta.Freeze option: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. Add a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 821mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Yousuf Malik
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Overall, this is a great pasta sauce recipe. It's easy to make, flavorful, and versatile. I highly recommend it.


Saqib Azad
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I'm not a fan of the texture of this sauce. It's a bit too chunky for my liking.


Abdul Haq Abdul Haq
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This sauce is a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less red pepper flakes.


Mirabel Ifiemor
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I've been making this sauce for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of flavors and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Pavle Tumbas
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I love that this recipe uses fresh ingredients. It makes the sauce taste so much better.


Md masum Reza
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This sauce is perfect for busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it always turns out great.


Pinkal Meghji
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I made this sauce for a dinner party and it was a huge success! My guests raved about how delicious it was. I'll definitely be making this again for future parties.


Musicles Mythsinger
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes that don't require a lot of ingredients.


Raj kumar limbu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out bland and watery. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Santa Pun
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This sauce is amazing! I've tried many different pasta sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible.


Mason Abshire
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and had the perfect consistency. We will definitely be making this again.


iwuji best
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This sauce is a staple in my kitchen. It's so versatile and can be used with any type of pasta. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients and has a delicious, rich flavor.