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Nana's Sauce
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Nana's Sauce

The measured out version of Nana's Sauce!!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time7 hours
Servings: 8
Author: Carole Hunter and Geil Browning

Ingredients

  • ¼ C. olive oil
  • 4 Lb. chuck roast
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 4 28 oz cans of chopped tomatoes
  • 1 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 6 oz water
  • 1 C. red wine
  • 2 carrots grated
  • 1 t. red pepper oregano, and Italian seasoning
  • 16 oz pasta shells
  • ¼ C. Parmesan cheese
  • 3 T. fresh basil

Instructions

  • Brown the onions and garlic in the olive oil and remove. Sear the meat in the olive oil. When the meat is brown add the onions back into the pot.

Add

  • chopped tomatoes
  • tomato pate
  • water
  • wine
  • spices
  • carrots
  • Parmesan cheese.
  • Let it come to a boil and then simmer for 6-8 hours until the meat falls apart. Occasionally stir the mixture. (if you want the sauce to be thinner, add more water) add fresh basil 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve over large or medium pasta shells. Cook pasta according to the directions on the package.
  • Top individually with grated Parmesan cheese.