Sharing my recipe today for a basic Pasta Meat Sauce that can be used in so many ways. The recipe makes a large amount, so it can easily be divided into containers and frozen for future use.
Pasta Meat Sauce
A thick meaty, sauce with sweet Italian sausage, ground beef, onions, peppers, garlic, tomatoes, seasonings, and jarred pasta sauces.
I have used this sauce over a variety of pasta dishes such as
Sausage Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups, spaghetti, Cheesy Spaghetti Pie, Spicy Sausage Spinach Stuffed Shells, rigatoni, and pasta bakes.
HOW TO MAKE PASTA MEAT SAUCE:
INGREDIENTS:
(Full list of ingredients and instructions in printable recipe card)
- Olive Oil
- garlic, minced
- fresh basil, chopped
- ground beef
- sweet Italian sausage
- kosher salt
- coarse black pepper
- green bell peppers
- red bell peppers
- sweet onions
- 1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes
- sugar
- 2 (24oz each) jars pasta sauce (prefer Classico)
- INSTRUCTIONS:
Gather the ingredients. I freeze little containers with olive oil garlic, and basil from my herb garden at the end of each summer. I use one of these in the sauce. You can just use the amounts of these in the recipe directions.In a large dutch oven, heat the oil, garlic and basil. Crumble and brown the sweet Italian sausage, and ground beef. Drain grease and return to pot.
Add the onions, peppers, and seasonings. Cook 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes and sugar, Cook 5 minutes.
Add the jars of pasta sauce, combine all ingredients well. Cover and simmer over low heat about an hour, stirring frequently.
Prepare pasta and use the desired amount of sauce. Leftover sauce freezes well.
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Why You Will Love This Pasta Meat Sauce
- This recipe is easy to make and uses basic ingredients we usually have in our pantry.
- It is a budget friendly recipe and serves a large crowd.
- Pasta sauce is a comfort food that is full of flavor.
- It is so versatile and can be served with any kind of pasta. You can also use different kinds of meat such as ground turkey.
Helpful Tips and Frequently Asked Questions
- This recipe can be prepared, divided into containers and frozen for future use.
- When making the sauce, allow it to simmer slowly on low heat for the flavors to blend.
- You can add extra herbs and spices that your family likes.
Why is sugar added to the pasta sauce?
It is optional but most people use it to balance the acidity and make it less tangy.
What are some other herbs that can be added to the sauce?
Oregano, thyme, parsley, and red pepper flakes are common ones people use.
How do I store this pasta sauce?
After it is cooked, allow to cool, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. Leftover sauce can be placed in an airtight container and frozen for up to 3 months.
PASTA MEAT SAUCE
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb sweet italian sausage
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1 cup green bell peppers diced
- 1/2 cup red bell peppers diced
- 1 cup sweet onions chopped
- 1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 2 24oz each jars pasta sauce (prefer Classico)
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven, heat the oil with garlic and basil over a medium heat.
- Crumble and brown the ground beef and italian sausage in the pan. Drain grease. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the peppers and onions, cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes and sugar, cook another 5 minutes.
- Add the jars of pasta sauce and combine ingredients well.
- Cover and simmer over a low heat about an hour, stirring frequently. May use sauce at this time or allow to set longer for flavors to blend better.
- Serve over favorite pasta. Leftover amount will freeze very well.
Notes
- This recipe can be prepared, divided into containers and frozen for future use.
- When making the sauce, allow it to simmer slowly on low heat for the flavors to blend.
- You can add extra herbs and spices that your family likes.
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