Italian Meat Sauce

Name: Italian Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tsp. sweet basil; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; salt and pepper to taste; 1 1/4 lb. hamburger; 1 (28 oz.) can tomato puree; 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; water; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 bay leaf

Eats Now Editorial Team · 294 kcal · Meat & Poultry

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Italian Meat Sauce – a delicious recipe with onion, garlic, sweet basil, olive oil, salt, hamburger. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp. sweet basil
1 Tbsp. olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/4 lb. hamburger
1 (28 oz.) can tomato puree
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
water
1 tsp. sugar
1 bay leaf

1
Brown onion, garlic and sweet basil in olive oil.
2
Add salt and pepper.
3
Add meat and brown.
4
Add tomato puree, tomato sauce and tomato paste. Fill each can with cold water and pour water into sauce.
5
Add sugar and bay leaves, stir well.
6
Cover.
7
Simmer for 1 hour.
8
Uncover and simmer 1 hour more.
9
Serve over cooked spaghetti.

294

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 tsp. sweet basil, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Italian Meat Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
294 kcal
Category
Meat & Poultry

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