MEAT SAUCE FOR PASTA

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"I freeze a batch of this chunky sauce when I know I'll be entertaining weekend guests," says Alberta McKay of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. "It easily defrosts and reheats for a hearty meal in no time."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield About 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds bulk Italian sausage or ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, chili powder and pepper
2 bay leaves
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook meat and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, mushrooms, parsley and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Uncover; simmer 15 minutes longer or until sauce reaches desired consistency. Discard bay leaves. Freeze in meal-size portions., To use frozen meat sauce: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan; heat through. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 773mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Abir Hossenbxbnbx
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Just made this sauce and it was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and it was the perfect consistency. I will definitely be making this again.


Waris King
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This meat sauce is delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The sauce was thick and flavorful, and it coated the pasta perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


bijendra Mahato
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I've tried this sauce several times and it's always a winner. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even pizza. It's always a hit.


Ahmed Nadeem
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This sauce is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like something you'd get from a restaurant. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Anthony Silva
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This meat sauce is so good! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The sauce is so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and meatballs, and it's always delicious.


Cherien Pador canque
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I made this sauce last night and it was a big success! My husband and kids loved it. The sauce was very flavorful and had a nice kick to it. I will definitely be making this again.


Nayeem hasan Joy
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This meat sauce is delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The sauce was thick and flavorful, and it coated the pasta perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


silent pain
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Just made this sauce and it was a hit! My whole family loved it. The sauce was so easy to make and it tasted like it had been simmering for hours. I will definitely be making this again.


Aasish Gurung
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This sauce is amazing! I've tried many meat sauces before, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and rich, and it pairs perfectly with pasta. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ujwal Kafle
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This meat sauce is a family favorite! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can customize it to my liking by adding more or less spice. The sauce is perfect for pasta, but it's also great on chicken or meatballs.