Homemade Sweet Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Homemade Sweet Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 1/2 lbs of extra-mince ground beef; 1 onion; 1 cup of slices carrot; 4 sliced mushrooms; 1/2 a pepper (color of your choice); 540 ml of diced tomatoes with herbs; 1 cup tomato juice; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed tomato soup; 1 tablespoon basil; 1 (700 ml) tomato and basil pasta sauce; 1 tablespoon thyme; 1 tablespoon oregano; 2 tablespoons mixed Italian herbs; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 2 garlic cloves

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 lbs of extra-mince ground beef
1 onion
1 cup of slices carrot
4 sliced mushrooms
1/2 a pepper (color of your choice)
540 ml of diced tomatoes with herbs
1 cup tomato juice
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 tablespoon basil
1 (700 ml) tomato and basil pasta sauce
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon oregano
2 tablespoons mixed Italian herbs
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 garlic cloves

1
Chop the mushrooms, oinion, carrots, garlic and pepper.
2
Brown oinion with the carrots in a large pot in butter.
3
Add ground beef.
4
Cook until ground beef is ready.
5
Add diced tomatoes, tomato juice, tomato soup, pasta sauce and brown sugar.
6
Add vegetables. and chopped garlic cloves.
7
Add half of basil, thyme, oregano and italian spices.
8
Let it cook at low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
9
Add the rest of the spices.
10
Tast and add oinion powder if too acid. If not tasty enough add italian spices.
11
Let it cook for 20 to 30 minutes at low heat.

666

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Protein

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 1/2 lbs of extra-mince ground beef, 1 onion, 1 cup of slices carrot, and more.

Yes, Homemade Sweet 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!

Homemade Sweet Pasta Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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