Italian Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Italian Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cloves garlic; 1 large onion; 1 lb. ground chuck beef; 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste; salt and pepper to taste; 2 cans water plus; basil leaves to taste; 2 Tbsp. salad oil; linguini or spaghetti; Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1
In large saucepan, heat oil.
2
Add whole cloves of garlic, sliced onion and chuck beef.
3
Keep stirring until meat is brown and broken up.
4
Add paste and warm water (measured in same cans) and stir slowly until sauce is smooth.
5
Add at least 15 shakes of basil leaves, salt and pepper.
6
Stir.
7
Cover and simmer gently 1 hour.
8
Keep checking sauce to be sure it is simmering gently.
9
If needed, add more water and basil leaves.
10
Cook linguini or spaghetti in large pot of boiling water until tender.
11
Drain. Serve covered with meat sauce.
12
Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

374

kcal

Calories

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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cloves garlic, 1 large onion, 1 lb. ground chuck beef, 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Italian Meat Sauce falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Meat Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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