Chef Nurdly’s Italian Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Chef Nurdly's Italian Sauce that tastes like heaven in your mouth

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

120 min

Ready In

140 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

635

Sugar

14g

Fat

41g

Chef Nurdly's Italian Sauce is a classic recipe that has been passed down for generations. This rich and flavorful sauce is perfect for pouring over your favorite pasta dish. The combination of ground beef, garlic, and oregano will transport your taste buds straight to Italy. The best part about this recipe is that it makes enough sauce to feed a crowd or to freeze for future meals. Serve with a side salad and some garlic bread for a complete, satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2.	Add the onions and bell pepper and sauté until they are soft and translucent.
3.	Add the ground beef and cook until it is browned and no longer pink.
4.	Add the garlic, oregano, and mushrooms, stirring everything together.
5.	Add the tomato juice and let the sauce simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.

PROS

Chef Nurdly’s Italian Sauce is a classic and comforting recipe that is perfect for family dinners or a romantic night in.

The tomato juice, garlic, and oregano give this sauce its classic Italian flavor.

CONS

This sauce is high in fat and calories due to the ground beef and olive oil.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in fat and calories, Chef Nurdly’s Italian Sauce does have some health benefits.
The tomato juice used in the recipe is high in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer. Oregano has also been linked to having anti-inflammatory properties.

	3 bottles tomato juice
	2 1/2 lbs ground beef
	1 medium onion
	2 -3 garlic cloves , CHOPPED FINE
	1/2 large bell pepper , CHOPPED COURSELY
	2 cans mushrooms , CHOPPED
	2 tablespoons oregano
	6 tablespoons olive oil