Say hello to your new favorite sauce. Meaty and flavorful, perfect paired with pasta, layered in a lasagna, and so much more, you’ll love every mouthful. When things are this easy to make, it just makes sense to share. So grab your cooking pot and loaf of garlic bread, it’s time for Meat Sauce.
Types of Meat in Meat Sauce
Our Meat Sauce is made from a delicious combo of ground sausage and ground beef. However, you can feel free to get as creative as you want! Although using all sausage may be a bit too oily for the tastes of some, all beef would be great! Try adding veal for a tender flavor, and don’t forget about Italian sausage for something a little different. If you are looking for a lighter option, try ground turkey, it has all the flavor with less fat.
How to Use Meat Sauce
Meat Sauce can be used anywhere you would use plain old pasta sauce. Pour it over spaghetti noodles or your favorite pasta (I like ziti noodles) for an easy dinner. Toss some parmesan cheese on there and you’ve got a complete meal, basically all the food groups. Try using it to build your new favorite lasagna. The sauce will add incredible flavor. Make manicotti! An underrated dish, typically made with marinara sauce, spruce it up with your homemade flair! And when all else fails, dip garlic bread in there, it doesn’t get any better than garlic bread in Meat Sauce.
How to Make Meat Sauce
To start, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant. Keep stirring, you don’t want to burn the garlic. Add the ground beef and pork to the skillet. Break the meat up into small pieces and cook until browned all the way through. Add the canned tomatoes, tomato juice, basil, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the tomatoes start to release their juices, mash them with a fork or a potato masher until they break down into smaller pieces. Cover and let simmer for at least 15 minutes. You can let it simmer longer if you have time to let the flavors mingle. Serve over pasta and add fresh basil as a garnish.
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