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Mushroom and Sausage Ragout

A rich, meaty spaghetti sauce made with Italian sausage and ground beef. Perfect over pasta for Italian night.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 430 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • ½ pound baby bella or white mushrooms brushed of any grit, sliced
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 large cloves garlic
  • 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 pound ground beef extra lean
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 6 cups marinara sauce can be store bought or use my homemade recipe - link included
  • ¾ cup red wine
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a dutch oven, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil over medium heat, add mushrooms and sauté for 5-6 minutes, until softened and they've given up their liquid.  Transfer mushrooms to a small bowl. 
  2. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil to the pot and stir in the chopped onions.  Cook 3-4 minutes until onions are softened and translucent.
  3. Add sausage and ground beef and garlic.  Using the back of a wooden spoon or fork, break apart the meat. Cook until the meat is browned. Spoon any excess fat from the browned sausage and beef and discard.
  4. Add bay leaves, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, marinara sauce and mushrooms. Stir to combine.  When the mixture starts to bubble, put the lid on the pot, slightly askew, turn the heat down to simmer and let the sauce cook and thicken, about 20 minutes. 
  5. Add the red wine and simmer for an additional 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve over pasta, gnocchi or spaghetti squash with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • URL to the marinara sauce: http://www.garlicandzest.com/homemade-marinara-sauce

Nutrition Information

Calories 430kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 1419mg (59%) Potassium 1043mg (30%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 815IU (16%) Vitamin C 15.8mg (18%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 4.1mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 430

% Daily Value*

Calories 430kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 1419mg 59%
Potassium 1043mg 22%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 815IU 16%
Vitamin C 15.8mg 18%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 4.1mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.