This meat sauce for pasta is made with ground beef, onions and garlic that have been simmered it Italian seasoned tomato sauce for the perfect compliment to any pasta.

Meat Sauce For Pasta

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

Everyone needs a really great go to meat sauce for pasta in their collection and for me, this one is it!

It uses simple ingredients, is easy to make and my family absolutely loves it. We usually just serve this with a nice big piece of Homemade Garlic Bread and dinner is served. Its a great recipe to make on a busy weeknight.

This recipe is especially great for me because it doesn't require all day to simmer on the stove. I can have this sauce done in 30 minutes with just as much flavor packed into it as it would if it took all day to make.

I also love that It can be served with any kind of pasta that my family is in the mood for that day. I even use this sauce for my Baked Ziti and Lasagna recipes, too.

Whenever I make this for parties or casual dinners at home, the compliments just keep on coming. Everyone just loves the flavors of this super easy to make sauce.

This recipe has been passed around to so many of my friends and its their go to meat sauce for their families now, too.

I hope you give this recipe a try. If you do, I know you'll love it just as much as my family and I do.

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Meat Sauce For Pasta Variations

I like this sauce recipe made just the way it is, but here are some ways to change it up if you'd like to.

• Pasta- This sauce goes well with any kind of pasta that you'd like. So choose your favorite.
• Wine- Red or White wine would both be ok to use here. You can also omit the wine completely or replace it with some chicken or vegetable broth.
• Meat- I do prefer this recipe made with beef, but ground veal, pork, chicken or turkey would be ok to use, too.

Other Easy Pasta Recipes

If you like super easy to make pasta recipes like this one, here are some others that I know you'll love, too.

• Creamy Orzo With Chicken
• The Best Vodka Sauce
• Easy Alfredo Sauce
• Marry Me Pasta

Meat Sauce For Pasta Ingredients

• Ground Beef
• Olive oil
• Onion, diced
• Garlic, minced
• White or Red Wine
• Canned Crushed Tomatoes
• Salad and Pepper, Garlic Powder and Italian seasoning
• Fresh Basil, shredded

Instructions

First, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and add the chopped onions. Saute the onions for about three minutes or until they begin to soften.

Then, add the chopped garlic and 1 Tbs of the Italian Seasoning. Saute for one more minute, stirring frequently.

Next, add the ground beef and season it with salt, pepper, 1 Tbs of Garlic Powder and 1 Tbs of Italian Seasoning.

Then, continue to saute the beef, breaking it down into small pieces using a wooden spoon or spatula, until it is browned and cooked all the way through. Drain the fat if necessary.

Next, turn the heat up to medium high and add the wine. Allow the alcohol to cook out of the wine for 2-3 minutes.

Now, add the cans of crushed tomatoes.

Then, season the tomatoes with Salt, Pepper, 1 Tbs of Italian Seasoning and 1 Tbs of Garlic Powder. Stir the tomatoes and seasoning into the ground beef.

Next, stir in the shredded basil and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. You can always let it simmer longer for more flavor if you'd like to.

Finally, add the sauce to your favorite pasta and enjoy!