Mama Palomba’s Spaghetti Sauce

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 16
Mama Palomba's Spaghetti Sauce: Hearty and flavorful Italian-style sauce for your pasta dishes
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

4h

Ready In

4h 20min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cans plum tomato puree
1/2 pound hot Italian sausage , sliced into bite-sized pieces
1/2 pound mild Italian sausage , sliced into bite-sized pieces
2 pounds ground chuck
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 large onion , diced
3 cloves garlic , diced
1 1/2 cups water
1 can tomato paste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried basil , or to taste
1 tablespoon dried oregano , or to taste
1 tablespoon dried parsley , or to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
434
Sugar
10g
Fat
30g
Mama Palomba's Spaghetti Sauce is a classic Italian-style pasta sauce that is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. The sauce is made with a combination of ground chuck and Italian sausage, which gives it a rich and savory flavor. Tomato puree, tomato paste, herbs, garlic, and onions are also used to create a deliciously thick and chunky sauce. This sauce is perfect for pasta dishes, or as a pizza sauce, and is sure to become a family favorite.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, brown the ground chuck and sausage over medium-high heat, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until well browned and no longer pink.
2.Drain any excess grease from the pot, and add the diced onion and garlic, stirring to incorporate.
3.Add the tomato puree, water, tomato paste, grated Parmesan cheese, and dried herbs, stirring well to combine.
4.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5.Reduce the heat to low, and let the sauce simmer for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

PROS

This hearty spaghetti sauce is loaded with tender chunks of meat and vegetables, and is bursting with savory Italian flavors.

It’s a perfect sauce for pasta dishes or as a pizza sauce.

CONS

Due to the presence of high-fat ground chuck and sausage, this spaghetti sauce is not recommended for those with heart disease or high cholesterol.

It also contains some added sugar from the tomato puree and tomato paste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite the cons, the sauce is still a good source of vitamins and minerals, including lycopene, potassium, and vitamin C.
Lycopene is an antioxidant that has been linked to reducing the risk of certain types of cancer.

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