How to Make Tami's Red Sauce: Bolognese Tomato Sauce with Ground Beef - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty, homemade tomato sauce to elevate any pasta dish, and Tami's Red Sauce is no exception. This Bolognese-style sauce is packed with rich, savory flavors and is the perfect match for any type of pasta. Whether you're serving it over spaghetti, penne, or rigatoni, this red sauce with ground beef is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.

What sets Tami's Red Sauce apart from other tomato sauces is the addition of ground beef, which adds a sat...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons dried basil
  • 3 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned completely, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Stir tomato sauce, basil, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper into beef. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook sauce at a simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and rich, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    187 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 1390mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 899mg