CHRISTMAS PASTA SAUCE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Christmas Pasta Sauce Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-46133

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
1/4 pound pancetta, thick-cut, chopped into small bits
1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1 pound combined ground beef, pork and veal
1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup good quality dry red wine
1 cup beef stock (8-ounces), packaged in a box container or can
2 (32-ounces each) cans chunky-style crushed tomatoes
A handful flat leaf parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon allspice or cinnamon (a couple of pinches)
Coarse salt and black pepper
2 pounds penne rigate, cooked to al dente
Grated Pecorino Romano cheese, for topping
Fresh, crusty bread, for mopping

Steps:

  • Heat a deep pot over medium-high heat. Add the EVOO, garlic, bay leaf and pancetta bits and brown for one minute. Add the meats and brown and crumble them for five minutes. Chop the carrot, celery and onion near the stove and add to the pot as you work. Cook the vegetables with the meat for five minutes and add the wine. Cook for 1 minute; add the stock and tomatoes to the pot. Stir in the parsley and allspice or cinnamon and season the sauce with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 10 to 15 minutes minimum before serving. Reheated sauce only improves. Toss the pasta (cook only as much pasta as you need at the time: half a pound for every three people) with a couple of ladles of sauce to coat, then top the bowl with extra sauce. Top the pasta with lots of cheese and pass bread at the table. The sauce will cover up to two pounds of pasta.

King007 Runvs
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This is the best pasta sauce I've ever had. It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a restaurant.


EFEBOME IGHORODJE
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This sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again and again.


M Khalid
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I've been making this sauce for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect sauce for any occasion.


Maurisa Sinclair
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This sauce is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's the perfect sauce for a special occasion dinner.


Karan Bhai
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a lifesaver on busy weeknights. The sauce is quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Alcantar Kids
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This sauce is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and flavorful, and it always makes me feel warm and cozy.


Naymur Rahman
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used it to make pasta, lasagna, and even pizza. It's always a hit.


NowUSeeMe NowUDont
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This sauce is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it many more times in the future.


FAHD GEMER NF
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The sauce is delicious and it's the perfect consistency. I will definitely be making this again.


manna Vai
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This is the best pasta sauce I've ever had. It's so flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Minhas Shah
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've even started using it as a sauce for chicken and fish.


Semilore Adebayo
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This sauce is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect sauce for any pasta dish.


Joshua Kipau Jackson
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I'm not a huge fan of cooking, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it. The sauce turned out great and my family loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jake Wanamaker
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I made this sauce for my family's Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and it's the perfect complement to pasta.


Virginia Garvey
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This pasta sauce is a Christmas miracle! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came straight from an Italian grandmother's kitchen. I'll definitely be making this again and again.