How to Make Easy Meat Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a rich and flavorful meat sauce to bring a cozy, homemade feel to any pasta dish. Whether you're making a quick weeknight dinner or hosting a gathering with family and friends, a hearty, delicious meat sauce is sure to be a hit. And the best part? It's easier to make than you might think!

This easy meat sauce recipe is a go-to for many home cooks looking for a simple yet satisfying dish. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal preparation, you can have...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 ¼ pounds ground beef
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 splash red wine

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sauté onion in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Season onion with Italian seasoning; continue to sauté until herbs are fragrant, about 3 minutes more.
  • Break beef into small pieces and add to the skillet; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir tomato sauce and diced tomatoes into beef mixture; season with salt. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer for 1 hour.
  • Splash wine over mixture; simmer and stir until thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    286 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 1553mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 738mg