Meat Sauce Rigatoni Recipe

Ingredients

• Ground Beef : The foundation of our hearty sauce, use lean ground beef for a fla
• Italian Sausage : Adds a layer of rich, savory flavor and a slightly coarser tex
• Yellow Onion : Diced, it provides a sweet and aromatic base to build the sauce u
• Carrots : Finely diced, they add sweetness, subtle texture, and depth of flavor
• Celery : Finely diced, celery provides an earthy, slightly peppery note that bal
• Garlic : Minced, essential for its pungent and aromatic flavor that infuses the
• Canned Crushed Tomatoes : Forms the main body of the sauce, providing a rich tom
• Canned Tomato Puree : Adds concentrated tomato flavor and richness, helping to d
• Dry Red Wine : Enhances the depth and complexity of the sauce, adding a subtle f
• Beef Broth : Adds moisture and richness to the sauce, helping to simmer and meld
• Dried Oregano : A classic Italian herb that provides a warm, slightly peppery, a
• Dried Basil : Another essential Italian herb that adds a sweet, slightly minty,
• Dried Thyme : Contributes a subtle earthy and slightly lemony flavor that adds c
• Bay Leaf : Infuses a subtle, tea-like aroma and flavor into the sauce during sim
• Sugar : Balances the acidity of the tomatoes and enhances the overall sweetness
• Salt and Black Pepper: To taste, essential for seasoning and bringing out the fl
• Olive Oil: For sautéing the vegetables and meats, use extra virgin olive oil for
• Rigatoni Pasta : The star of the dish, rigatoni’s ridges and tubes are perfect f
• Fresh Parsley : Chopped fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous note and visual
• Grated Parmesan Cheese : A classic topping for pasta dishes, Parmesan cheese add