2 Hour Sausage Ragu Recipe
This is a big dish that I threw together this weekend to rave reviews. I add a little sugar a la "The Godfather". Remember that scene?
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/8 cup olive oil
- 2 small carrots, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 heaping tbsp basil
- 1 heaping tsp oregano
- 1/2 cup chick stock
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 strips bacon
- 1lb italian sausage (loose, not rolled)
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- First brown the meats and set aside: Coursely chop the bacon and saute in a pan with one finely chopped garlic clove. When browned, remove from heat into a bowl. Leave the fat. Add sausage and brown. When done, put in same bowl as bacon.
- In a large pan, lightly fry remaining garlic, onion, carrots and celery in olive oil on medium heat. Add tomatoes after about 5 minutes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and simmer (covered) for 30-45 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper as necessary.
- Add meats to sauce and slowly simmer for another 1 hour, stiring about every 15 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite pasta!
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 371g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 576 | |
| Calories from Fat 443 | 77% |
| Total Fat 49.34g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat 15.97g | 64% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium 990mg | 41% |
| Potassium 902mg | 26% |
| Total Carbs 13.65g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 12% |
| Sugars 7.56g | 5% |
| Protein 20.15g | 32% |
