Diablo Meat Sauce

This is my spicy pasta sauce. Great to simmer all day and load onto a hearty bowl of pasta.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. In large pan or Dutch oven heat 2 tbsp of olive oil on medium-high

Step 2

2. Remove casing from sausage and crumble and brown. When half browned add beef and onion. Completely brown.

Step 3

3. Drain most or all fat and add onion, jalapeño, bell pepper and garlic. Cook for 5-10 minutes until onion translucent and peppers softening.

Step 4

4. Add salt, pepper, basil, oregano, garlic and onion powder, crushed red pepper and stir until blended.

Step 5

5. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, wine, olive oil.

Step 6

6. Bring sauce to bubble then reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 1 1/2-2 hours or as long as you have. The longer it simmer, the more the flavors build.

Step 7

7. After one hour, taste sauce and adjust seasonings as you see fit.

Step 8

8. If you desire a thicker sauce, near the end add a handful of mozzarella or Parmesan until sauce thickens.

Step 9

9. Remove bay leaf and serve with your favorite pasta, preferably one that soaks up the saucy goodness.

Step 10

10. If you prefer a hotter sauce substitute Serrano for jalapeño or add 2-3 on top. For a real pop of heat, cut a slice on two sides of two habaneros and add whole when mixing in the sauces. Remove with bay leaf.