Meaty Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

4.56 from 9 votes

A rich, meaty spaghetti sauce made with Italian sausage and ground beef. Perfect over pasta for Italian night.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword ground beef, italian sausage

Dietary Restrictions Dairy-Free, Egg Free, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 5

Servings

Calories 345.17kcal

½ pound baby bella or white mushrooms brushed of any grit, sliced
3 teaspoons olive oil divided
1 medium onion chopped
3 large cloves garlic
1 pound italian sausage casings removed
1 pound ground beef extra lean
½ teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
6 cups marinara sauce can be store bought or use my homemade recipe - link included
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
¾ cup red wine

In a dutch oven, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil over medium heat, add ½ pound baby bella or white mushrooms and sauté for 5-6 minutes, until softened and they've given up their liquid. Transfer mushrooms to a small bowl.
Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil to the pot and stir in 1 medium onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the onions are softened and translucent.
Add 1 pound italian sausage and 1 pound ground beef 3 large cloves ½ teaspoon sea salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Using the back of a wooden spoon or fork, break apart the meat. Cook until the meat is browned. Spoon any excess fat from the browned sausage and beef and discard.
Add 6 cups marinara sauce, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes,and mushrooms. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture just to the point of boiling, put the lid on the pot, slightly askew to allow some steam to escape, and turn the heat down to a low simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
Add ¾ cup red wine and simmer for an additional 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
Serve over pasta, gnocchi or spaghetti squash with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

URL to the marinara sauce: https://www.garlicandzest.com/homemade-marinara-sauce