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Italian Meat Sauce Recipe

A classic Italian meat sauce that's perfect for pasta.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes (28 oz)
  • 1 can Tomato Paste (6 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. 2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is translucent.
  3. 3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  4. 4. Add the water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Meat Sauce, Pasta Sauce
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