Ingredients for Basic Meat Sauce
- Olive Oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- Lean Ground Beef
- Dry White Wine
- Italian Plum Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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How to Make Basic Meat Sauce
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1 medium chopped yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add 8 ounces of sliced cremini mushrooms and cook until their liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.
- Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook, breaking up clumps with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of dry red wine and cook until it almost completely evaporates, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in 28 ounces of crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup of water, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toss your cooked pasta (about 1 pound) with the meat sauce.
- Serve immediately, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
21 g
Sugar
27g
Fat
20g
Carbs
3g
