Classic Beef Pasta Sauce
A quick and hearty homemade meat sauce with ground beef, aromatic onions and garlic in a rich marinara base - perfect over pasta for a family-friendly dinner.
Prep Time 3 Minutes
Cook Time 27 Minutes
Total Time 30 Minutes
Category: Main Dishes
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Italian
Yield: 8 Servings
Dietary: Dairy-Free
Ingredients
→ Meat Sauce
1 lb ground beef, 15% fat
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin, optional, or added to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
24 oz marinara sauce
1/4 cup water
1 tsp granulated sugar
→ To Serve
12 oz spaghetti
Instructions
Place a pot or dutch oven over medium heat, add 1 lb ground beef and sautee, breaking it up with a spatula until no longer pink (5 minutes).
Add chopped onion, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp pepper and sautee until onions are soft.
Add garlic and sautee another 1-2 minutes until fragrant then pour in 1 jar of marinara sauce, 1/4 cup water and 1 tsp sugar. Cover and simmer over low heat 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook 12 oz of spaghetti in salted water to desired doneness according to package instructions then drain. Serve sauce with cooked pasta.
Notes
- Can either toss pasta with sauce or serve sauce on top
- Freezer friendly for up to 3 months
- Ground cumin adds depth but is optional
Tools You'll Need
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Pasta pot
- Colander
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
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