Sugo di Carne

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The king of Italian meat sauces, this rich and ultra-flavorful sauce infuses peeled tomatoes and tender ground beef with red wine and herbs for an unforgettable flavor.

Ingredients

– Ground beef – Peeled canned tomatoes – Onion – Olive oil – Garlic – Red wine – Red pepper flakes – Basil – Salt and pepper – Pasta

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Heat oil. Once hot, add beef and brown until cooked through. Drain grease, remove beef, and set aside.

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In a dutch oven, heat the remaining olive oil. Once hot, add in onion and garlic. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until fragrant.

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Pour in a can of whole peeled tomatoes and stir to combine. Mash tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon.

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Pour in red wine and stir to combine.

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Season the sauce with red pepper flakes and fresh basil. Stir to combine.

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Add the browned ground beef with the sauce and combine well.

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Let the sauce simmer for at least 1 hour, covered, stirring occasionally. 

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Serve sugo di carne with pasta and enjoy!

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