Description
A hearty and rich spaghetti meat sauce that brings families together for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning (optional)
- Pasta of choice
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and add the tomato paste, mixing well to combine all ingredients.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, while cooking pasta separately.
- Serve the sauce over the cooked pasta, garnishing with grated Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For added depth of flavor, consider using a mix of ground meats. Don’t skip the simmering step to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg