Pork And Tomato Sauce For Noodles

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Course : Sauces
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound pork spare ribs -- cut into 2-inch lengths
6 links sweet italian sausages -- cut in half lengthwise and casing removed
4 links hot italian sausages -- cut in half lengthwise and casing removed
8 ounces ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
1 1/2 cups diced onions
5 cloves garlic -- minced
4 cans diced tomatoes with sauce -- (28 ounce)
3/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 cup chopped italian parsley
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 medium grated zest of 2 lemons
 

Preparation:

1. In a large, heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Brown the sausages and ribs in small batches for approximately 10 minutes each. Transfer to a large casserole or large pot and set aside. 2. Drain all but 3 tablespoons of the fat from the skillet. Add the ground beef and pork and brown both until lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the ground meat to the casserole. 3. Add the onions and half the garlic to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring, and then add to the meat in the casserole. 4. To the casserole, add the tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, 1/2 cup of the parsley, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, oregano, black pepper, salt, red pepper and half the lemon zest. 5. Bring casserole dish full of ingredients to a boil then reduce heat and partially cover. Simmer over low heat for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. 6. Add remaining garlic, parsley and lemon zest. Stir will, and cook, uncovered for 1 hour, sitrring occasionally. Adjust the seasonings and serve over your favorite pasta.

 

Nutritional Information:

2160 Calories (kcal); 164g Total Fat; (69% calories from fat); 87g Protein; 72g Carbohydrate; 356mg Cholesterol; 1918mg Sodium