Emeril Lagasse Spaghetti Sauce With Meat
If you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make spaghetti sauce with meat, look no further than Emeril Lagasse's recipe. This flavorful sauce is perfect for any pasta dish and is sure to impress your family and friends. In this article, we'll go over the ingredients and steps to make this delicious sauce, as well as some tips for serving it.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and pork and cook until browned, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the meat from the pot and set aside on a plate. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and add the cooked meat back to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Cover the pot and simmer the sauce for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid and continue to simmer the sauce for an additional 15 minutes to thicken it up.
- Remove from heat and let the sauce cool for a few minutes before serving over your favorite pasta.
Tips for Serving:
- Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese.
- For a healthier option, try using whole wheat pasta.
- This sauce also goes well with meatballs or Italian sausage.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
