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Authentic Italian Gravy

Authentic Italian Gravy

This Authentic Italian Gravy is a rich and flavorful sauce perfect for pasta, highlighting classic Italian home cooking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 20 minutes
Course main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 cups
Calories 355 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • stockpot

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup red wine
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 pieces beef short ribs
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cans whole peeled tomatoes (28-ounce)
  • 1 pound cooked Italian sausage
  • Dried basil
  • Dried oregano
  • Chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • Tomato paste
  • Tomato sauce
  • Beef broth
  • ¼ cup red wine

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. In a roasting pan, combine red wine, olive oil, beef short ribs, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 1 hour and 30 minutes until browned.
  • Transfer mixture to a stockpot over medium-low heat. Stir in remaining red wine and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, beef broth, dried herbs, and parsley to the pot. Simmer uncovered for 4-6 hours.
  • Remove short ribs; stir in cooked sausage and simmer for another hour.
  • Serve over pasta or your favorite Italian dish.

Notes

This gravy can be made in advance and is even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup (240g)Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 680mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7g
Keyword Authentic Italian Gravy, beef short ribs, homemade gravy, Italian cooking, pasta sauce
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