A Classic Meat Sauce with Linguine Recipe

Name: A Classic Meat Sauce with Linguine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil To Saute Shallots And Garlic And For Pasta Water; 1 whole Large Shallot, Diced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 pound Ground Chuck Or Sirloin Beef; 1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes; 28 ounces, fluid Can Crushed Tomatoes With Basil; 15 ounces, fluid Can Of Tomato Sauce; 1 dash Red Wine (Merlot); 1 pound Linguine Pasta; 2 pinches Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (per Person) For Garnish

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil To Saute Shallots And Garlic And For Pasta Water
1 whole Large Shallot, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 pound Ground Chuck Or Sirloin Beef
1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
28 ounces, fluid Can Crushed Tomatoes With Basil
15 ounces, fluid Can Of Tomato Sauce
1 dash Red Wine (Merlot)
1 pound Linguine Pasta
2 pinches Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (per Person) For Garnish

1
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2
Add diced shallots and cook until soft and translucent.
3
Next add diced garlic and cook for one minute.
4
To that, add ground chuck and cook until browned.
5
Season the meat with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
6
Add the can of crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce.
7
Add a large splash of red wine, stir, cover and reduce heat to low for about 15-20 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
9
When the water has reached a boil, add the pasta and some olive oil and cook as directed on the box.
10
Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce (when sauce is finished).
11
Serve with freshly grated parmesan and garlic toast.
12
Serves about 6-8 people!

1027

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil To Saute Shallots And Garlic And For Pasta Water, 1 whole Large Shallot, Diced, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 pound Ground Chuck Or Sirloin Beef, and more.

Yes, A Classic Meat Sauce with Linguine falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

A Classic Meat Sauce with Linguine

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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