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This classic Italian meat, tomato and spaghetti dish is perfect to serve either as an every-day meal or on a more festive occasion. It pleases a crowd as well as an intimate party and is accepted by even the pickiest eater.
We prefer to buy a larger cut of meat and cut it into very fine pieces in the food processor. That way you will know the quality of your meat for sure and there will be no chance of contamination by grinding machines and multiple steps. This is also a perfect sauce to freeze – make an extra batch and keep in the freezer, that way there’s always something tasty and homemade to eat.
This sauce is quite delicious: lots of onion, garlic and tomato as well as plenty of meat. Wine, Worcester sauce, cream and balsamic vinegar adds flavor and complexity. A little flour is added in the sautéing process to ensure a thicker and creamier saucer and bullion cubes provides a nice alternative to salt and adds a better overall taste.
Serve with some al-dente spaghetti, some freshly ground pepper, a sharp aged cheese (such as Parmesan or Pecorino Romano) and a nice glass of red wine. |
Servings: 6
Total Cost: $13.76
Cost Per Serving: $2.29
Total Calories: 3,800
Calories/Serving: 633
| Ingredient | Volume | Mass | Cost | Calorie |
| Butter, Unsalted |
2 Tablespoons |
28.00 Grams |
$0.13 |
200 |
| Onion, Yellow Diced (2 onions) |
2 Cups |
320.00 Grams |
$0.71 |
134 |
| Beef, Ground |
* |
2.00 Pounds |
$8.10 |
1,134 |
| Garlic (5 cloves, minced) |
* |
15.00 Grams |
$0.07 |
22 |
| Tomato Paste |
2 Tablespoons |
33.00 Grams |
$0.12 |
25 |
| Worcestershire Sauce |
2 Tablespoons |
30.00 Grams |
$0.20 |
30 |
| Flour, White Unbleached All Purpose |
2 Tablespoons |
0.53 Ounce |
$0.02 |
57 |
| Wine, Red Table |
1/2 Cup |
118.00 Grams |
$1.10 |
84 |
| Tomatoes, Diced, Generic Can (2-14 ounce cans) |
* |
1.75 Pounds |
$1.47 |
157 |
| Chicken Broth |
2 Cups |
486.00 Grams |
$0.22 |
24 |
| Sugar, White Granulated |
2 Tablespoons |
25.00 Grams |
$0.03 |
97 |
| Heavy Whipping Cream 36% |
1/4 Cup |
60.00 Grams |
$0.28 |
200 |
| Vinegar, Balsamic |
1 Tablespoon |
15.00 Grams |
$0.27 |
10 |
| Oregano Leaves, Dried |
1 Teaspoon |
1.00 Gram |
$0.01 |
0 |
| Basil, Dried |
1 Teaspoon |
0.70 Gram |
$0.01 |
2 |
| Onion Powder |
1/2 Teaspoon |
1.15 Grams |
$0.01 |
4 |
| Onion Salt |
1/2 Teaspoon |
2.60 Grams |
$0.02 |
0 |
| Salt, Table (to taste) |
1 Dash |
0.75 Gram |
$0.00 |
0 |
| Pasta, Angel Hair |
* |
1.00 Pound |
$0.99 |
1,620 |
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6-8 servings Ingredients: - 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 onions, diced
- 2 lbs ground beef (preferably home ground/chopped)
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcester Sauce
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup red wine
- 2 14-oz cans diced tomatoes
- 2 cups water
- 2 bullion cubes
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Herbs & Spices: - 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon onion salt
- salt and pepper
Method:
Sauté the onion in the butter. After a few minutes add the ground beef and cook until brown and cooked through. Add the oregano, basil, onion powder and onion salt. Add the tomato paste, the Worcester sauce and the flour. Cook for a few minutes, then add the wine and cook for a while longer. Add the diced tomatoes, the water, the bullion cubes and the sugar and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes or until nice and incorporated. At this point, add the cream, the balsamic vinegar and add salt and pepper to taste.
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