Olive Garden Three Meat Sauce Copycat Recipe

Name: Olive Garden Three Meat Sauce Copycat Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 serving
Ingredients: 48 ounces marinara sauce; 16 ounces crushed tomatoes; 1 cup chopped onions; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound Italian sausage; 1/2 cup pepperoni; 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
10
Calories
378 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Olive Garden Three Meat Sauce Copycat Recipe

Yvette Arnold

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Rich, hearty sauce combining beef, Italian sausage, and pepperoni for an authentic Olive Garden flavor experience at home.

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Ingredients

Servings

48 ounces marinara sauce 2 jars
16 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 can
1 cup chopped onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage removed from casings
1/2 cup pepperoni chopped fine
1 teaspoon Italian seasonings

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Instructions

Saute onions in a large pot with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. When onions have become translucent add the two jars of marina sauce, and can of chopped tomatoes, and turn down to simmer.
In a large skillet brown ground beef and Italian sausage until completely cooked, drain fat from meat, and add meat into the large pot with the sauce. Add chopped pepperoni to the sauce mixture. Add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasonings to the mixture and all to simmer for about 20 minutes before you season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes

This makes a very large pot of sauce, if you have a larger family, consider stretching the sauce with an additional jar of marinara, or a can of tomatoes.
Since we are adding so many different spicy meats, wait until the all of the meats season the sauce before making any adjustments.
If you have a smaller family, you may want to freeze this sauce, and use later.
The key to developing deep flavor is allowing the three meats to simmer together with the sauce. Resist the urge to rush this final cooking stage as the flavors meld and intensify during this time. If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can pulse the pepperoni in a food processor before adding it rather than dicing it by hand.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 378kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 1235mg (51%) Potassium 859mg (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 685IU (14%) Vitamin C 15.8mg (18%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 3.5mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 378 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	378kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	12g	4%
Protein	18g	36%
Fat	28g	43%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Cholesterol	72mg	24%
Sodium	1235mg	51%
Potassium	859mg	18%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	685IU	14%
Vitamin C	15.8mg	18%
Calcium	54mg	5%
Iron	3.5mg	19%