Description
Authentic Italian Gravy is a culinary delight that brings the rich flavors of Italy right to your kitchen. This slow-simmered sauce, crafted with quality ingredients, delivers a depth of flavor that transforms any dish into a comforting meal. Perfect for pouring over pasta, meatballs, or using as a base for other hearty dishes, this gravy is ideal for family gatherings and special occasions alike. The blend of savory meats, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs creates a robust sauce that’s sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red wine (plus 1/4 cup)
- 4 beef short ribs
- 1 pound Italian sausage (cooked and drained)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cans whole peeled tomatoes (28 ounces each)
- 1 can tomato paste (6 ounces)
- 1 can tomato sauce (28 ounces)
- 2 cups beef broth
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a roasting pan, combine red wine, olive oil, beef short ribs, onion, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat.
- Roast in the oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes until the beef is browned and tender.
- Transfer the mixture to a stockpot over medium-low heat. Add the remaining red wine and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes (whole peeled tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce), beef broth, dried basil, oregano, and parsley. Simmer uncovered for 4 to 6 hours.
- Remove short ribs and add cooked sausage; simmer for an additional hour.
- Serve over your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Approx. 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 62mg