Description
This Spaghetti Meat Sauce recipe is a classic and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. The combination of ground beef, onions, and a rich tomato sauce simmered to perfection creates a flavorful topping for your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
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Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 sweet onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with garlic, oregano, basil
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt over medium-high heat until the meat is browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the sauce over cooked pasta, garnishing with parsley and parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Simmer Time: The longer the sauce simmers, the more flavorful it becomes. Aim for at least 20-30 minutes.
- Garlic: Opt for fresh minced or pressed garlic for best flavor.
- Prep Tip: Cook the pasta while the sauce simmers to time everything perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving of meat sauce
- Calories: 183
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 684mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 46mg
