How to Make Rita's Pasta and Meat Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty bowl of pasta topped with a rich and flavorful meat sauce. Rita's Pasta and Meat Sauce is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations, and for good reason. This dish is comforting, satisfying, and perfect for a cozy night in with family or friends.

The key to this recipe is the balance of flavors in the meat sauce. It's made with ground beef, onions, garlic, and a blend of herbs and spices that infuse the sauce with depth and comp...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅔ cup diced carrots
  • ⅔ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup tomato sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
  • ¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, combine ground beef, onion and garlic. Cook until meat is evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Stir in carrots, bell pepper, diced tomatoes and stewed tomatoes with juice. Season with onion powder, parsley, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and sugar. Simmer 15 minutes more.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain. Toss pasta with meat sauce until evenly coated, and serve with crumbled Gorgonzola.
  • Nutrition

    791 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 108mg
    • Sodium: 1255mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 85g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 44mg
    • Calcium: 159mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1113mg