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Meat Sauce Pasta

A hearty and comforting meat sauce pasta recipe that brings family together around the dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces pasta of your choice
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Colander for draining pasta

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until softened.
  3. Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Mix in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir well.
  6. Add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to taste.
  7. Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes.
  8. While the sauce simmers, cook your pasta according to package instructions.
  9. Drain the pasta and mix it with the meat sauce.
  10. Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Feel free to customize the pasta shape and add vegetables as desired.