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Delish Meat Sauce

Delish Meat Sauce

A rich and savory meat sauce perfect for pasta nights, loaded with tomatoes and aromatic herbs.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves chopped

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
  • Stir in fresh basil just before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Notes

This meat sauce pairs excellently with spaghetti or your favorite pasta. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.