Spaghetti with Hearty Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Hearty Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 pound Ground Beef; 5 whole Tomatoes, Diced; 1 bunch Italian Herbs, Chopped; 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper; 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper; 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; 1/4 cups Red Wine

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 pound Ground Beef
5 whole Tomatoes, Diced
1 bunch Italian Herbs, Chopped
1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper
1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
1/4 cups Red Wine

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In a large pan over medium-high heat, add onion and saute until translucent.
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Add garlic and saute one minute more.
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Add ground beef to pan and cook until browned through.
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Once beef is browned, add the tomatoes to the pan.
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(If substituting canned tomatoes, use a large can of diced tomatoes.)
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Add herbs to sauce.
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Add a pinch of crushed red pepper and salt & pepper.
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Turn down the heat and allow the sauce to simmer for 30 minutes.
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The tomatoes will cook down and release a lot of liquid.
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If you want a thicker sauce, add a tablespoon or two of tomato paste to thicken it up.
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Add a splash of red wine to cut the acidity of the tomato paste.
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Allow the sauce to cook another 10 minutes.
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Serve over a big bowl of pasta.
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Bonus points if you serve it over Thick Spaghetti.
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You need a hearty pasta for this sauce.

400

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 pound Ground Beef, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti with Hearty 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.

Spaghetti with Hearty Meat Sauce

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