Tomato-Meat Sauce

1 Tbs. olive oil

1 medium onion, minced

6 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 2 Tbs.)

1/2 pound ground beef

1/2 pound ground pork

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 28-oz can tomato puree

1 28-oz can diced tomatoes, drained

Heat oil in large pot over medium heat; add onion and cook about 2 minutes then add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.

Increase head to medium-high and add beef, pork, salt, and pepper. Break meat up for about 4 minutes (but do not brown). Add cream and simmer about 4 minutes, until liquid evaporates. 

Add tomato puree and diced tomatoes; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and simmer about 3 minutes.

From America's Test Kitchen cookbook.