Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Meat Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1-2 cloves garlic chopped; 2 tablespoons carrots chopped; 2 tablespoons onion chopped; 2 tablespoons celery chopped; 1 pound lean ground beef*; 3 cups tomato puree (passata); 1 cup water; ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ½-¾ teaspoon oregano; ½-¾ teaspoon basil; 3-4 leaves fresh basil leaves chopped; 1-2 bay leaves; 1-2 pinches hot pepper flakes or black pepper (if desired); 4 cups cooked pasta (fettuccine, penne etc)

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
741 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Meat Sauce Recipe

Gianna Palmer

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The best Meat Sauce recipe to make a delicious and hearty pasta dish. This meat sauce is rich and comforting made with lean ground beef, vegetables, fresh herbs, and spices.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
1-2 cloves garlic chopped
2 tablespoons carrots chopped
2 tablespoons onion chopped
2 tablespoons celery chopped
1 pound lean ground beef* (454 grams)
3 cups tomato puree (passata) (680 grams)
1 cup water
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½-¾ teaspoon oregano
½-¾ teaspoon basil
3-4 leaves fresh basil leaves chopped
1-2 bay leaves
1-2 pinches hot pepper flakes or black pepper (if desired)
4 cups cooked pasta (fettuccine, penne etc)

*You can use ½ ground beef and ½ ground pork if desired.

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Instructions

In a medium- sized pot add the olive oil, garlic, chopped carrot, onion and celery, cook on medium heat for approximately 2-3 minutes or until the onion is transparent.
Add the ground beef and brown, then add the puree, water, salt, oregano, basil, fresh basil leaves, bay leaf and hot pepper flakes (or black pepper) if desired, stir well to combine. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer half covered for approximately 35-40 minutes or until desired thickness, stirring occasionally. Remove the bay leaf.
Serve over cooked fettuccine or pasta of choice, sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Yes, ground pork or try Italian sausage. Or do a mix of meat like beef and pork. You can also use ground turkey.
It will keep well in the refrigerator for several days. It tastes even better a day after it’s been made when the flavors mix and meld together. Warm it on the stove and then toss it with your pasta.
The sauce an also be frozen in an airtight freezer container. It will keep for up to three months in the freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight and heat on low/medium in a pot.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 741kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 2762mg (115%) Potassium 889mg (25%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 2458IU (49%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 96mg (10%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 741 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	741kcal	37%
Carbohydrates	66g	22%
Protein	36g	72%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	47mg	16%
Sodium	2762mg	115%
Potassium	889mg	19%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	14g	28%
Vitamin A	2458IU	49%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	96mg	10%
Iron	7mg	39%