Homemade Sunday Tomato Sauce
A rich, savory tomato sauce simmered to perfection with fresh ingredients and hearty flavors. Perfect for pasta, meatballs, or as a versatile Italian base.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon or spatula (for stirring)
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Optional: frying pan (for meatballs)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cans 28 oz each crushed tomatoes
- 1 lb pork neck bones or ribs optional
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 bay leaves
- Fresh basil leaves
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Brown ground beef, pork, and sausage in the pot.
- Deglaze with red wine, simmer briefly, then stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and pork bones.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and add oregano, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves.
- Simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add fresh basil and salt to taste. Remove bones before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Total Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g