Pork and tomato sauce for noodles

1 servings

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INGREDIENTS

4 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb. pork spare ribs, cut into 2-inch lengths 6 sweet Italian sausages, cut in half lengthwise and casing removed 4 hot Italian sausages, cut in half lengthwise and casing removed 8 ounces ground beef 8 ounces ground pork 1½ cups diced onions 5 large cloves garlic, minced 4 x 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes with sauce ¾ cup tomato paste ½ cup dry red wine 1 cup chopped Italian parsley 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt to taste 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes 1 ½ teaspoon sugar Grated zest of 2 lemons Procedure:

1. In a large, heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Brown the sausages and ribs in small batches for approximately 10 minutes each.

Transfer to a large casserole or large pot and set aside.

2. Drain all but 3 tablespoons of the fat from the skillet. Add the ground beef and pork and brown both until lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the ground meat to the casserole.

3. Add the onions and half the garlic to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring, and then add to the meat in the casserole.

4. To the casserole, add the tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, ½ cup of the parsley, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, oregano, black pepper, salt, red pepper and half the lemon zest.

5. Bring casserole dish full of ingredients to a boil then reduce heat and partially cover. Simmer over low heat for 2 ½ hours, stirring occasionally.

6. Add remaining garlic, parsley and lemon zest. Stir will, and cook, uncovered for 1 hour, sitrring occasionally. Adjust the seasonings and serve over your favorite pasta. Converted by MC_Buster.

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