Best 4 Quick Meat Sauce From A Jar Recipes

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Craving a quick and hearty meal? Look no further than this collection of speedy meat sauce recipes! Made with jarred sauce as the base, these sauces are bursting with flavor and can be ready in just 30 minutes or less. From classic Italian recipes to creative fusion dishes, there's something for every taste. Whether you're a fan of beef, pork, or chicken, you'll find a meat sauce recipe here that you'll love. And with options ranging from simple to sophisticated, these sauces are perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MEAT SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 pounds ground beef (I used ground round)
2 pounds sausage
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large yellow onions, diced
2 green bell peppers, seeded and diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup white wine or stock (your choice)
Two 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
One 24-ounce jar good store-bought marinara sauce (you can use another jar if you like the sauce to be more saucy than meaty)
One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
4 bay leaves
1/4 cup finely minced fresh parsley or 3 tablespoons parsley flakes, plus more for serving
1 whole rind from 1 wedge Parmesan, optional
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, optional, plus more for serving
2 pounds spaghetti, cooked al dente and tossed with olive oil, for serving
Garlic-cheese bread, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and sausage until totally browned. Remove the meat from the pot with a slotted spoon and put it into a bowl. Set aside.
  • Discard any grease in the pot, but do not clean the pot. Drizzle in the olive oil. When it is heated, throw in the onions and bell peppers. Stir it around for 1 1/2 minutes, and then add the garlic. Stir and cook for an additional minute.
  • Pour in the wine and allow it to bubble up and reduce for about 1 1/2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, marinara sauce and tomato paste. Stir to combine, and then add the sugar, salt, oregano, thyme, crushed red pepper if using and bay leaves. Stir, and then add the cooked ground beef and sausage and stir to combine. Place the lid on the pot and allow to simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add a little water or some low-sodium broth if it needs more liquid.
  • After an hour, add the minced parsley and the Parmesan rind if using (or grated Parmesan if you prefer--or both!). Stir to combine, and then put the lid back on and allow it to simmer for another 30 minutes or so. Discard the bay leaves before serving.
  • Serve a big bowl of oiled noodles and the meat sauce so guests can serve themselves. Top each serving with minced parsley and grated Parmesan (or Parmesan shavings) and serve with a big piece of garlic-cheese bread.

ENHANCE THAT JAR OF SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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I never have enough sauce from just a jar alone. I also like the taste of fresh ingredients. I like to combine both in this recipe! The red wine makes all the difference. Serve on favorite noodles with mozzarella cheese and mushrooms on top.

Provided by J.Mohojo

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Meat Sauce

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup red wine, divided
1 pound ground beef
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 cup diced tomatoes
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup minced garlic
2 tablespoons oregano
2 tablespoons basil
1 tablespoon rosemary
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Melt butter with olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir mushrooms in butter mixture until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup red wine; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the mushrooms are very dark and shrunken in size, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef, yellow onion, diced tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and garlic together until the beef is completely browned, about 10 minutes; season with oregano, basil, and rosemary. Stir 3/4 cup red wine and tomato paste into the beef mixture. Pour spaghetti sauce into the pot; stir. Return mixture to a simmer and continue cooking until the flavors blend, 10 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 251 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

BASIC MEAT SAUCE



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This meat sauce has slow-cooked flavor (without requiring hours at the stove). Use it in our Famous Lasagna or atop some spaghetti for dinner tonight.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Yield Makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled plum tomatoes with juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and juice, breaking up tomatoes. Simmer over medium heat until thickened and saucy, 45 to 60 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

QUICK AND SIMPLE MEAT SAUCE



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This is a quick and delicious meal that I made up and make for my boys and they LOVE it! I like using Rao's Marinara Sauce that you can find in just about any food store but use whatever marinara sauce you like! I like to put lots of veggies in too. Use whatever veggies you and your family like.

Provided by J_Krebs2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1/2 red onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 bell pepper, any color, diced
4 ounces cremini mushrooms, roughly chopped
1 zucchini, roughly chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
12 ounces rao's marinara sauce, half a jar
1 lb pasta, any kind
salt and pepper, to taste
parmigiano (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat large, deep sided pan on medium to medium high heat.
  • Coat bottom of pan with a couple tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
  • Heat a large pot of water on high until boiling for the pasta.
  • Once the oil starts to ripple but before it starts smoking, dump in the onions, mushrooms and red pepper flakes. Stir the pan occasionally.
  • Once the onions start to soften and the mushrooms brown (about 5-7 minutes), season with salt and stir the pan.
  • Now add the bell pepper and zucchini and stir the pan occasionally.
  • Once the pepper and zucchini begin to soften, add in the garlic and season again with salt continuing to stir the pan occasionally.
  • At this point, the pot of water should be boiling. Season the water liberally with salt and add the pasta. Cook to al dente.
  • Once the garlic is very fragrant, stir in the ground beef and break it up into little pieces.
  • Continue to cook until meat is browned all the way through.
  • Stir in the marinara sauce. It will be pretty thick, so add in about 1/2 cup of pasta water to thin.
  • Bring sauce to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain the pasta and put in bowls.
  • Once the sauce is done, pour over the pasta and then add some parmigiano cheese if you'd like!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 781.1, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 79, Sodium 484.4, Carbohydrate 104.8, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 14.6, Protein 39.6

Tips:

  • Choose the right jarred sauce: Not all jarred sauces are created equal. Look for a sauce that is made with high-quality ingredients and has a flavor that you enjoy.
  • Brown the meat: Browning the meat before adding it to the sauce will help to develop its flavor and give the sauce a richer color.
  • Add vegetables: Adding vegetables to the sauce is a great way to bulk it up and make it more nutritious. Some good options include onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and bell peppers.
  • Season the sauce: Be sure to season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
  • Simmer the sauce: Simmering the sauce for at least 30 minutes will help to develop its flavor and allow the ingredients to meld together.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta: This sauce is delicious served over spaghetti, penne, or any other type of pasta.

Conclusion:

This quick meat sauce from a jar is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. It's perfect for busy families or anyone who wants a quick and tasty meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.

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