Italian Meat  Sauce

step-by-step recipe

What makes this sauce the best?

This uses a combination of sausage and pork loin for a flavorful and fragrant sauce for meatballs you will want to enjoy again and again!

Meat Sauce Ingredients

– sausage – pork loin  – olive oil – Italian seasoning – minced garlic – tomato sauce  – onion – sugar – salt & pepper  – cooked meatballs

Step 1

Place a large deep pan or Dutch Oven over high heat and add olive oil. Add onion and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions are golden.

Step 3

Add sausage and pork loin to the pan. Cook until meat is golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Gradually pour in tomato sauce. Add sugar, salt and pepper to taste, and Italian seasoning.

Step 5

Stir and add in cooked meatballs. Cover and simmer 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Serve over pasta, and enjoy!

What to Pair with Meat Sauce

Serve meat sauce with: - Air Fryer Meatballs (link) - Pasta - Meatball Sub - Roasted Tomatoes - Mozzarella Sticks

Questions?

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