Description
This Authentic Italian Gravy recipe is a hearty, slow-cooked tomato-based sauce that is perfect for serving over pasta. Made with a combination of beef short ribs, Italian sausage, and a blend of traditional Italian herbs, this sauce is rich in flavor and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Gravy:
- 1 cup red wine plus 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 beef short ribs
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 1 28-ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 pound Italian sausage, cooked and drained
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the meat: In a roasting pan, combine 1 cup red wine, olive oil, beef short ribs, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roast for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Simmer the sauce: Transfer the roasted mixture to a stockpot over medium-low heat. Add remaining red wine and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, beef broth, basil, oregano, and parsley. Simmer uncovered for 4-6 hours.
- Finish the sauce: Remove ribs, stir in cooked sausage, and simmer for an additional hour.
- Serve: Serve the gravy over cooked pasta.
Notes
- Red wine: Substitute with beef broth if desired.
- Beef short ribs: Omit for a vegetarian option.
- Beef broth: Vegetable broth can be a substitute.
- Sausage: Use meatballs or omit for vegetarian/vegan versions.
- Smooth sauce: Use an immersion blender for a smoother texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 492 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 2419mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 58mg
