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Easy Sunday Sauce Recipes

Easy Sunday Sauce Recipes

This cozy Sunday sauce simmers slowly with sausage and tender beef for deep, savory flavor. Ladle over pasta or polenta for an easy family meal.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.25 cup finely chopped sweet onion
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup dry red wine
  • 56 oz crushed tomatoes two 28-oz cans
  • 24 oz tomato puree one large can
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.75 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 oz Parmesan rind optional, adds depth
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 1.25 lb Italian sausage links sweet or hot
  • 1 lb boneless beef chuck, cut into large chunks
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat a large heavy pot over medium-high. Swirl in the olive oil.
  • Brown sausage and beef in batches until well colored. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Cook onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and tomato paste. Cook until the paste darkens, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour in red wine and scrape up any browned bits. Simmer 1 minute.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, and water. Stir until smooth.
  • Season with sugar, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Add the Parmesan rind.
  • Return browned meats and any juices to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Partially cover and simmer on low 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the rind. Stir in basil and adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Slice sausage and shred beef. Serve over hot pasta with grated Parmesan.

Notes

Variation: Add 1/2 pound meatballs during the last hour for a classic mixed-meat gravy. Storage: Cool, then refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. The flavor deepens by day two.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Sunday Sauce Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.