Cooking Instructions
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Step 1
Chop the
Onion (1)
. Remove casings from the
Italian Sausages (1 lb)
. Brush off and slice the
Baby Bella Mushrooms (8 oz)
.
Step 2
In a dutch oven, heat
Olive Oil (1 Tbsp)
over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until translucent. Add Italian sausage and
Extra Lean Ground Beef (1 lb)
and break meat apart using a wooden spoon or fork.
Step 3
Cook until the meat is browned. Remove any excess fat from the browned meat and discard. Add
Bay Leaves (2)
,
Dried Basil (1 tsp)
,
Dried Oregano (1 tsp)
,
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/4 tsp)
, and
Marinara Sauce (4 cups)
. Stir to combine.
Step 4
When the mixture starts to bubble, put the lid on the pot, slightly askew. Turn the heat down to a simmer. Let the sauce cook and thicken, about 45 minutes. Taste the sauce, and season with
Salt (to taste)
and
Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
as needed.
Step 5
Add sliced baby bella mushrooms to the sauce, stir to combine. Replace the lid on the pot, and simmer for an additional 30 minutes. Serve over pasta, gnocchi, or spaghetti squash with freshly grated
Parmesan Cheese (to taste)
.
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