My Favourite Pasta Sauce (Oamc if You Want) Recipe

Name: My Favourite Pasta Sauce (Oamc if You Want)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb ground pork; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 bell peppers, chopped (any colours); 10 -15 button mushrooms or 10 -15 chestnut mushrooms, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (14 ounce) canschopped stewed tomatoes with herbs (you might want to use 3 cans); ½ cup tomato paste; ¾ cup tomato ketchup (Heinz); 1 cup water (I prefer milk, you can also use a bit of both) or 1 cup milk (I prefer milk, you can also use a bit of both); 2 ½ teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules (optional); salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
2 medium onions, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped (any colours)
10 -15 button mushrooms or 10 -15 chestnut mushrooms, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 ounce) canschopped stewed tomatoes with herbs (you might want to use 3 cans)
½ cup tomato paste
¾ cup tomato ketchup (Heinz)
1 cup water (I prefer milk, you can also use a bit of both) or 1 cup milk (I prefer milk, you can also use a bit of both)
2 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules (optional)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

1
Heat a little oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and the ground meat, season with salt and pepper, fry until meat is no longer pink.
3
Add the garlic and stir well, fry for another minute or so.
4
Add the tomatoes (try 2 cans first, you can always add the third one if you feel you want it to be 'saucier' later, after you have added the veg).
5
Add the tomato paste, ketchup and water/milk.
6
Stir in the oregano, basil, sugar and stock granules (if using).
7
Add the chopped peppers and mushrooms, mix well and simmer for 25-30 minutes over a low heat, stirring occasionally.
8
If you feel it needs it, add the third can of chopped tomatoes.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Serve over your favourite pasta, with fresh parmesan or use as a layer when making a lasagna.
11
For OAMC: Divide into portions that suit your needs, allow to cool and freeze in zip lock bags.
12
Defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or on the stove top.
13
To reheat from frozen, place in an oven proof dish, cover with a lid or tin foil and reheat in a preheated oven, 180C/350F/Gas 4 for approx 35 minutes or until piping hot all the way through.

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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

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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 lb ground pork, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 bell peppers, chopped (any colours), and more.

Yes, My Favourite Pasta Sauce (Oamc if You Want) 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!

My Favourite Pasta Sauce (Oamc if You Want)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

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