Ingredients for All Purpose Quick Spaghetti Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 oz can tomato paste
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- up to ½ cup water (optional)
- approximately 1 cup additional chopped vegetables (e.g., carrots, peppers, celery, mushrooms)
- favorite pasta or rice, for serving
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
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How to Make All Purpose Quick Spaghetti Sauce
- In a large heavy skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Drain excess grease using a colander. Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel and return the beef to the skillet.
- Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 28 oz can crushed tomatoes, 6 oz can tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Use a spoon to break up the tomatoes.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add up to ½ cup water if desired for a thinner sauce.
- Stir in any additional vegetables (carrots, peppers, celery, mushrooms, etc.) during the last 5 minutes of simmering. Add approximately 1 cup of chopped vegetables total.
- Serve over your favorite pasta or rice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Cool completely before freezing in airtight containers.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
33g
Fat
15g
Carbs
4g
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