Homemade Pasta Sauce

Name: Homemade Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef; 1 large onion; 3 cloves garlic; 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes; 28 ounces canned tomato sauce; 1 large green bell pepper; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley; ¼ cup chopped fresh basil; 2 teaspoons ground sage; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
130 kcal

Homemade Pasta Sauce

Layla Henson

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This rich meaty pasta sauce recipe great over any shape of pasta.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef or turkey
1 large onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
28 ounces canned whole tomatoes or canned diced tomatoes*, 1 can
28 ounces canned tomato sauce
1 large green bell pepper diced, or red bell pepper
1 cup water
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Meat Seasoning Mix

2 teaspoons ground sage
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the seasoning and ground meat until well mixed.
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat mixture, onion, and garlic, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Cook until the browned, drain excess fat if needed,
Add the canned tomatoes with the liquid, tomato sauce, green bell pepper, water, bay leaves, sugar, and salt to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour or until the sauce has reached your desired consistency. Stir occasionally.
Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the chopped parsley and basil.
Remove bay leaves, taste and season with additional salt and pepper. Serve over hot pasta.

Notes

While any type of canned tomatoes work well in this recipe, I love San Marzano tomatoes for their bright flavor. If using whole tomatoes, break them up with your hands as you add them to the sauce.
Leftover pasta sauce can be stored in a covered container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze cooled portions in zippered bags for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or reheat from frozen on the stovetop over medium heat.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 130 (7%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 340mg (14%) Potassium 521mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 415IU (8%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	130	7%
Carbohydrates	8g	3%
Protein	21g	42%
Fat	1g	2%
Cholesterol	46mg	15%
Sodium	340mg	14%
Potassium	521mg	11%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	415IU	8%
Vitamin C	26mg	29%
Calcium	61mg	6%
Iron	2.3mg	13%