Authentic Italian Gravy
This Authentic Italian Gravy is a rich and delicious sauce, perfect for any Italian dish.
Equipment
- roasting pan
- 6-quart stockpot
Ingredients
- 1 cup red wine plus ¼ cup for later
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 pieces beef short ribs
- 1 large onion chopped
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ 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
- ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 pound Italian sausage cooked and drained
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place 1 cup red wine, oil, beef short ribs, onion, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a roasting pan; stir to coat.
- Roast for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the mixture to a 6-quart stockpot over medium-low heat. Stir in the remaining ¼ cup of red wine. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, beef broth, basil, oregano, and parsley; stir well. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce reduces, 4 to 6 hours.
- Remove ribs from the sauce. Stir in cooked and drained sausage. Continue simmering for 1 hour.
- Serve with 1 pound of cooked pasta.
Notes
Use beef broth instead if you prefer not to use wine. Omit beef short ribs if vegetarian/vegan. Vegetable broth can be used instead of beef broth. Meatballs can replace sausage or omit if vegetarian/vegan. Use an immersion blender for a smooth sauce if desired. Make ahead tip: Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 4 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 492kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 17gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 2419mgPotassium: 1477mgFiber: 7gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1503IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 7mg
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