Classic Meat Sauce
Cooking meat sauce is a delightful and straightforward way to bring warmth and flavor to your dinner table. This rich, hearty meat sauce combines ground beef, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and aromatic herbs, creating a comforting dish perfect for cozy nights or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking up clumps as needed. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in crushed whole peeled tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red wine if desired. Combine well.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed before serving over pasta or using as a filling for lasagna or stuffed peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg