This Italian meat sauce is a hearty mix of lean ground beef and pork with fresh herbs, cooked and cooked in a luxurious tomato base and a splash of Chianti. Ideal for pasta, lasagna, or crusty bread for dunking, this sauce is a classic comfort food favorite!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Deep, Layered Flavors: The mix of beef, pork, herbs and wine creates a bolognese-strain sauce that tastes like it’s simmered all day.
Multipurpose: Cloy it over spaghetti, layer in lasagna, use it as a dipping sauce to garlic bread.
Make-Ahead Friendly: It freezes beautifully, so it’s great for meal prep or for entertaining.
Customizability: Not everyone likes the same things; you can increase spiciness, sweetness, or heat, according to your taste.
Key Ingredients:
Ground Beef and Pork: Lean beef and pork provide the hearty, savory depth of this sauce.
Red Onion and Garlic: This time, the first layer of flavor comes from fresh aromatic vegetables, smashed.
Tomato Products: Tomato sauce, paste and crushed tomatoes all add a deep, balanced tomato flavor.
Chicken Broth: Adds richness and helps achieve that perfect sauce consistency.
Herbs and Spices: Parsley, oregano, basil and marjoram are in harmony, with a slight dusting of nutmeg for a warm, earthy finish.
Brown Sugar: Balances the acidity from the tomatoes for well-rounded flavor.
Chianti or Dry Red Wine (elevates, enriching sauce’s flavor)
