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Italian Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from Southern Italy, Italian sauce, or 'sugo', is a staple in Italian cuisine, often served with pasta. It reflects the country's emphasis on fresh, high-quality ingredients and is a key element in family meals and gatherings. Today, variations abound globally, with many adapting the sauce to suit local tastes and available ingredients.

ItalianITother
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions
2 tablespoons crushed garlic
28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
28 ounce can tomato puree
2 12 ounce cans tomato paste
garlic powder
Italian seasoning
1 pound ground beef
1 pound sausage
water
1/2 stick of butter

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes enhance flavor, while crushed tomatoes are budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while pecorino offers a similar taste.

1

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot

2

Add 2 diced onions and cook until soft

3

Add 1 pound of ground beef and 1 pound of sausage to the pot

4

Stir in 2 tablespoons of crushed garlic

5

Add 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes, 28 ounce can of tomato puree, and 2 cans of tomato paste

6

Fill one of the empty tomato cans with water and add it to the pot

7

Add garlic powder and Italian seasoning to taste

8

Incorporate 1/2 stick of melted butter into the sauce

9

Cover the pot and let the sauce simmer on low for about 2 hours

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringblending

Equipment Needed

large pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Sugo ItalianoMarinara Sauce
Local Name: Salsa Italiana

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