Slow-Simmered Meat Sauce with Pasta

Slow-Simmered Meat Sauce with Pasta
Slow-Simmered Meat Sauce with Pasta might be just the sauce you are searching for. One serving contains 577 calories, 29g of protein, and 25g of fat. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. If you have torn basil, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, mafaldine pasta, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 8 hours and 30 minutes.

Instructions

1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.
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Add onion and carrot to pan; saut 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add garlic; saut 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Place vegetable mixture in a 6-quart slow cooker.
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Add sausage and beef to skillet; saut 6 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble.
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7
Remove beef mixture from skillet using a slotted spoon.
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Place beef mixture on a double layer of paper towels; drain.
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Add beef mixture to slow cooker. Stir olives and next 6 ingredients (through tomato sauce) into slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours. Stir in oregano.
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Prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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Serve sauce with hot cooked pasta; top with basil and cheese.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In8 hrs, 30 m.
Servings8
Health Score24
Dish TypesSauce
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