How to Make Nana's Slow Cooked Meaty Tomato Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly comforting about a slow-simmered, meaty tomato sauce that instantly brings to mind memories of home-cooked meals and time spent gathered around the family table. This recipe for Nana's Slow Cooked Meaty Tomato Sauce is a beloved family recipe that has been passed down through generations, and it's sure to become a staple in your own kitchen as well.

What sets this tomato sauce apart is the use of long, slow cooking to allow the flavors of the meat and tomatoes ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • ¼ cup minced garlic, or to taste
  • 4 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup Cabernet Sauvignon (or other dry red wine)
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in Italian sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until the meat is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 15 minutes. Use a potato masher to mash and blend the meat mixture every few minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, chicken broth, red wine, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and black pepper.
  • Transfer the sauce to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Nutrition

    289 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 1566mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 92mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1013mg