Old Italian Meat Sauce recipe

20 servings

2 pounds lean ground beef

1 pound ground pork

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 onions, chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

3 cups red wine

2 pounds fresh mushrooms, sliced

1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary

4 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

3 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

In a large skillet, brown beef and pork over medium heat until no longer pink; set aside.

In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat and saute onions and garlic until tender; add about 1/2 cup of wine; mix well.

Add mushrooms, rosemary, oregano and thyme to skillet and add another 1/2 cup wine; saute until tender.

Add browned meat, tomato sauce and tomato paste to mixture; simmer for 1 hour and add the remaining 2 cups of wine.

Simmer sauce on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally; serve.