SAUCES - MEAT SAUCE WITH PEES

MEAT SAUCE WITH PEES

ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE ( Traditional )

1 pound ground beef(optional chicken or pork )

1 onion

1 carrot

1 stick celery

5 cloves garlic

4 cups chicken bouillon

1 cup diced tomatoes

4 to 6 cups marinara sauce

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

2 teaspoons sugar or sugar substitute

1 can peas ( 8 1/2 oz. ) drained

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 envelope Sazon ( seasoning )

    

Cut onion, carrot and celery in small pieces and using a blender or a food processor blend until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil if too dry.

Heat 3 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat; when hot stir in onion mix, 1 envelope of seasoning and cook for 5 minutes

Add meat, salt, pepper, seasoning and cook 20 more minutes stirring constantly until meat is brown. If mixture becomes to dry, add 1/2 cup of chicken bouillon

Add marinara sauce and diced tomatoes, stir and cook 10 more minutes.

Add the peas, 2 cups of bouillon and cook 10 more minutes

Add grated parmesan cheese , cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

This kind of sauce can be used for lasagna, stuffed shells or just to add to your favorite pasta.

If refrigerated, divide into portions.