Easy Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Easy Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean hamburger (optional); ¾ cup onion (chopped); 2 tablespoons oil; 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes with juice; 12 ounces tomato paste; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon Italian spices

Servings: persons

1 lb lean hamburger (optional)
¾ cup onion (chopped)
2 tablespoons oil
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes with juice
12 ounces tomato paste
2 cups water
1 tablespoon parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Italian spices

1
In a dutch oven or 5 quart kettle add oil and onions cook till tender.
2
Add tomatoes with juice ( I like to take the tops off the tomatoes and squish them before adding).
3
Add tomatoe paste.
4
Add 2 cups of water.
5
add all the other ingredients.
6
Stir well.
7
Heat to boiling then turn down to simmer.
8
Be careful this will pop, so use a splatter screen or lid half on to avoid getting burned.
9
Cook till desired consistancy, serve over your favorite pasta or italian casseroles.
10
As stated for Vegetarians omit the optional hamburger.

297

kcal

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Fat

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean hamburger (optional), ¾ cup onion (chopped), 2 tablespoons oil, 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes with juice, and more.

Yes, Easy Pasta Sauce 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!

Easy Pasta Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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