Description
Homemade Meat Sauce is a comforting blend of ground beef, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs that elevates any pasta dish to new heights. This rich and flavorful sauce is perfect for family dinners or quick weeknight meals, providing a taste that will have everyone asking for seconds. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create a restaurant-quality dish right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup red wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned (approximately 7 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Pour in red wine to deglaze the pan; let everything simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes.
- Serve over cooked pasta with Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg