Homemade Italian Meat Sauce

If your crew loves spaghetti night, this Homemade Italian Meat Sauce is about to be on repeat. A rich, savory tomato sauce with classic Italian seasoning and hearty ground beef is perfect to top pasta, to use in a lasagna or to spoon over stuffed shells or manicotti.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Main Course, Pasta

Cuisine Italian

Servings people

Calories 106 kcal

Equipment

1 large pot or Dutch oven
large spoon

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 28 oz can tomato puree
2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
1 6 oz can tomato paste
1.5 T sugar
1 T Italian seasoning
.5 t garlic powder
1 t salt

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Instructions

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high. Add 1lb of ground beef and cook, breaking into small crumbles (I love this meat tool), until deeply browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
Reduce heat to medium. Stir in 1 (28 oz) can tomato puree, 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce, and 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste until combined. Add 1½ Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp salt. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
Partially cover (splatters be gone with this tool) and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid scorching.
Toss with hot pasta and finish with parmesan (optional). Serve with crusty bread and a side salad.

Notes

Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 4 days, in an airtight container to keep fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 13gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 497mgPotassium: 423mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 336IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 2mg

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