Easy Meat Sauce Recipe for Perfect Pasta Nights
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Meat Sauce Recipe for Perfect Pasta Nights. In just 30 minutes, you can create a rich, hearty sauce that enriches any pasta dish and warms the hearts of your family and friends. This versatile recipe features ground beef, aromatic garlic, and a medley of herbs simmered with tomatoes to create a flavorful sauce that clings perfectly to your favorite noodles. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen. Enjoy the delightful aromas wafting through your home as you prepare this easy-to-follow recipe that promises satisfaction in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef along with the chopped onion for about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, basil, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, and bay leaf.
- Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes while stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg