Description
Authentic Italian Gravy is the ultimate comfort sauce that embodies the heart and soul of Italian cuisine. This rich, slow-simmered sauce combines beef, tomatoes, and a medley of herbs to create a robust flavor that transforms any meal into a feast. Whether you’re drenching spaghetti or serving it with homemade meatballs, this gravy brings warmth to the table and makes every bite memorable. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, it’s easy to prepare and guarantees to impress both kids and adults alike. Elevate your next gathering with this delightful recipe that promises to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red wine
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 beef short ribs
- 1 pound Italian sausage (cooked and drained)
- 2 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. In a roasting pan, combine red wine, olive oil, beef short ribs, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Roast for about 1 hour and 30 minutes until meat is browned.
- Transfer mixture to a stockpot over medium-low heat; stir in an additional ¼ cup of red wine. Simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, beef broth, dried basil, oregano, and parsley. Simmer uncovered for 4-6 hours.
- Remove short ribs; stir in cooked sausage and simmer for an additional hour.
- Serve over freshly cooked pasta.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow-simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg