Jami’s Marinara Sauce W- Penne Pasta

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Jami's Marinara Sauce with Penne Pasta
in Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 can tomato sauce
1 can tomato paste
1 jar sliced mushrooms ( or fresh )
1 lb Italian sausage , hot , bulk
1 lb ground beef , lean
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 onion , diced , small
15 ounces meatballs , frozen
3/4 cup red wine
2 teaspoons basil , dry , sweet
1 teaspoon oregano , dry
1/4 teaspoon thyme , dry , crushed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar , light
1 lb penne pasta , cooked & drained

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
739
Sugar
10g
Fat
43g
Jami's Marinara Sauce with Penne Pasta is a classic Italian-American dish that is loved all over the world. A hearty and flavorful meat sauce is simmered for hours until it becomes thick and rich in taste. Served over al dente penne pasta, the dish is a favorite of many and has been adapted and reinvented in various ways throughout the years. This recipe is simple to prepare and can be customized to suit your tastes by adding more or less of the ingredients.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet, cook the sausage and beef over medium heat until no longer pink and crumbled.
2.Add in the garlic and onions, and cook until fragrant and onions are translucent.
3.Stir in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, mushrooms, frozen meatballs, red wine, basil, oregano, thyme, black pepper, salt, and brown sugar until combined.
4.Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5.While the sauce is simmering, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions and drain.
6.Serve the sauce over the cooked penne pasta and enjoy!

PROS

Jami’s Marinara Sauce with Penne Pasta is a hearty and delicious meal that is easy to prepare and perfect for a family dinner or a dinner party.

The sauce is packed with meat, mushrooms, and flavor thanks to the addition of red wine and herbs.

The recipe makes a large batch, so there will be plenty of leftovers or you can freeze some for later.

CONS

This recipe is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans since it contains meat.

The sauce is high in calories and fat due to the sausage, beef, and meatballs, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although Jami’s Marinara Sauce with Penne Pasta is not particularly healthy, it does contain some health benefits from the ingredients used.
The tomato sauce and paste are high in lycopene, an antioxidant that may help protect against cancer and heart disease.
The mushrooms used in the recipe are a good source of vitamin D, which is important for bone health.
The garlic and onions contain compounds that have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

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