Meat Sauce Recipe

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This savory Meat Sauce is infused with fresh garlic, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a rich and comforting sauce that's easy to make anytime.

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Prep: 10

Cook: 27

Total: 37

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (we prefer 93% lean ground beef)
¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
3 ounces tomato paste
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 Tablespoon dried parsley
1 Tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

In a sauté pan over medium heat add the ground beef, onion, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 4 minutes.
Add the garlic to the sauté pan and continue cooking until the juices of the meat run clear, which will take 3-5 more minutes. Drain the meat if needed.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, granulated sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, dried basil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
Turn the burner down to low to medium and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes with the lid on. Leave a little room for air to escape, and occasionally stir throughout.
Serve with cooked pasta and top with parsley.

Notes

To store: You can keep the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To reheat: Place a serving size in a microwave safe dish and heat until warmed throughout. You can also reheat this on the stovetop, stir and heat until it is warm.
To freeze: This is a great sauce to freeze, as it will keep for 3 months in the freezer.

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