Pasta With Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta With Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb mixture of ground chuck and ground pork (if you do not); like this get 1 pound chuck; 1 sweet onion; 1 lb pasta (we use Rotini); 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 14 ounces tomato sauce (no salt added); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 4 -5 garlic cloves; grated parmesan cheese; basil; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb mixture of ground chuck and ground pork (if you do not)
like this get 1 pound chuck
1 sweet onion
1 lb pasta (we use Rotini)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
14 ounces tomato sauce (no salt added)
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 -5 garlic cloves
grated parmesan cheese
basil
salt
pepper

1
1. Saute onions in small amount of olive oil until light brown. If using fresh garlic, dice up two cloves and put in with onions.
2
2. Once onions are soft and light brown, mix in meat, and sprinkle with Mrs Dash salt/pepper. Saute until brown.
3
3. Add in can of crushed tomatoes and can of tomato sauce and stir.
4
4. Simmer for 45 minutes at least. Taste and add more seasoning if needed.
5
5. Boil water for pasta and cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes. We like our pasta al dente (not too soft). Taste as you go.
6
6.When ready - strain - make sure all the water is gone. Put a little sauce on pasta so it does not stick. Keep the rest of the sauce in the bowl so you can each have as much as you want. A salad is a great side dish -- add grated parmesan if you like.

911

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

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.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

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 mixture of ground chuck and ground pork (if you do not), like this get 1 pound chuck, 1 sweet onion, 1 lb pasta (we use Rotini), and more.

Yes, Pasta With Meat 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!

Pasta With Meat Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions