Beef Spaghetti Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
02 -
1 medium onion, diced
03 -
2 pounds of ground beef, lean
→ Tomato Base
04 -
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
05 -
1 can (28 oz) crushed San Marzano tomatoes
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1 tablespoon concentrated tomato paste
→ Seasonings
07 -
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 -
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons dried Italian herbs
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1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat a big, heavy pot over medium heat and cook the beef for 5 minutes. Drain the extra grease and toss in the onion. Cook until it softens and looks clear.
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After adding the garlic and tomato paste, stir it for around a minute. Then pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and all the seasonings.
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Use the 15-oz tomato sauce can to measure water. Pour it into the pot, lower the heat, and cover the pot lightly. Stir every now and then, cooking for 45-50 minutes until it’s nice and thick.
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Spoon over some cooked pasta you like best. Sprinkle Parmesan and fresh parsley on top.
# Notes:
01 -
This hearty sauce comes together in just around an hour, but it’ll taste like it’s been cooking for ages. Want even deeper flavors? Simmer it for 2 hours instead, adding half a cup of extra water.
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It stays good in the fridge for up to 5 days or freezes well for about 3 months. Portion it out if you want to plan your meals ahead of time.