Pasta Meat Sauce
This homemade pasta meat sauce is rich, flavorful, and made from scratch with simple ingredients. It’s easy to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Beef
- 3 tablespoons olive Oil
- 1 cup onions small dice
- ½ cup carrots small dice
- ½ cup celery small dice
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can tomato sauce 1 lb. 13 oz.
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz.
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch sugar optional
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons basil dried
- 1 tablespoon oregano dried
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Drain excess grease and set the meat aside.
- Add olive oil to the same pan. Sauté the onion, carrot, and celery (mirepoix) for about 8 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, dried herbs, garlic powder, remaining ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Return the beef to the pan and add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and a pinch of sugar. Simmer uncovered for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
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- Freezer‑friendly: Divide into portions, cool completely, and freeze in airtight containers for 3–4 months.
- Spaghetti tip: Cook 8 ounces of spaghetti noodles to pair with this sauce—perfect for 4–5 servings.
- This recipe makes about 6 cups of pasta sauce.
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