Meat Sauce

Ingredients - Serves 6

• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Dried basil - 1 teaspoon
• Crushed tomatoes - 1 can (28 ounces)
• Tomato paste - 1/4 cup
• Tomato sauce - 2 cups
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1, finely chopped
• Ground beef - 1 pound

Let's Get Started

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
4. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover.
6. Let the sauce simmer for at least 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
8. Serve the meat sauce over your favorite pasta.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Main Course
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 60 minutes
• Calories: 400
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 25g
• Protein: 30g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Sugar: 10g