Red Sauce

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Total Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Rating
5(7)
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Ingredients

Yield:8 cups
  • ¼cup olive oil
  • 2medium-size white onions, chopped
  • 1clove garlic, chopped
  • pound pancetta, diced
  • 1medium-size carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1rib celery, diced
  • 1pound lean ground beef
  • 1cup white wine
  • 8cups fresh plum tomatoes cored and peeled, or canned Italian tomatoes, pureed
  • ¼cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Nutritional analysis per serving (16 servings)

164 calories; 11 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 512 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a heavy-bottomed sauce pan, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and pancetta, and saute five minutes. Stir often. Add carrot and celery and cook five minutes, stirring.

  2. Step 2

    Using fork, add ground beef, stirring to crumble, and combine with vegetables. Add white wine and continue cooking until wine evaporates. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about an hour. Stir often. Add basil; season with salt and pepper.

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Credits

Adapted from Romana Raffetto

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