Best 8 Easy Pasta Meat Sauce Recipes

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Delicately balanced between sweet and savory, the easy pasta meat sauce is the ultimate comfort food. The rich, flavorful sauce coats the pasta perfectly. Originating in Italy, this ultimate comfort food has become a favorite around the world. It's surprisingly easily prepared and can be tailored to your preference.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPAGHETTI MEAT SAUCE



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Homemade Spaghetti Meat Sauce is beefy, juicy and so satisfying. This Meat Sauce recipe comes together fast so it is perfect for busy weeknights, and it's freezer friendly.

Provided by Natasha Kravchuk

Categories     Easy

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef (15% fat)
1 medium onion (finely diced)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 garlic cloves (minced)
24 oz marinara sauce
1/4 cup water
1 tsp granulated sugar
12 oz spaghetti (to serve)

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 777 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PASTA AND EASY ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE



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Here is an easy dinner recipe. This Pasta and Italian Meat Sauce doesn't need to cook for a long time to be delicious. The spaghetti sauce is based on the famed Ragu alla Bolognese (sauce in the style of Bologna). The addition of milk might seem unusual, but it's traditional in northern Italy-where butter and cream, as well as milk, are essential to the cuisine.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 carrot, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 pound ground beef
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes
1/2 cup milk
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound fettuccine
Grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium. Stir in carrot, onion, and garlic. Add ground beef, and cook until it turns from pink to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and their liquid, crushing them with the back of a large spoon. Stir in milk, bay leaf, thyme, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Simmer 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine until al dente according to package instructions, about 12 minutes. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking water; drain fettuccine, and return to the warm pot. Add meat sauce, and toss. Add pasta water as needed if the sauce seems dry. To serve, sprinkle with Parmesan.

EASY MEAT SAUCE



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This is a recipe that you can throw together in 10 minutes and then go and do whatever you want for 1 hour. It is not the thickest sauce, but it is delicious.

Provided by animalluver

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

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 ΒΌ pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (15 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 splash red wine

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; saute onion in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Season onion with Italian seasoning; continue to saute until the herbs are fragrant, about 3 minutes more.
  • Break beef into small pieces and add to the skillet; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir tomato sauce and diced tomatoes into the beef mixture; season with salt, place a lid on the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer for 1 hour.
  • Splash wine over the mixture, stir, and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 59.1 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1553.1 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

EASY SKILLET PASTA & MEAT SAUCE



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This is a really quick, easy and delicious week night meal.

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Pasta

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
1/2 c chopped onion
1 can(s) mushrooms
2 clove garlic, minced
1 can(s) 24 oz. tomato sauce
1 can(s) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can(s) (14.5 oz.) beef broth
1/2 c water
2 tsp italian seasoning
1 (12 oz.) box shell noodles or macaroni noodles
grated parmesan cheese (optional)
fresh chopped parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In a deep skillet, brown ground beef with onion, garlic and mushroom; Drain off grease and return meat mixture to pan.
  • 2. Add pasta, tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, beef broth, water, salt & pepper, and Italian seasoning. Give a quick stir just to combine.
  • 3. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or so, over low heat, stirring occasionally until liquid is absorbed and pasta is fully cooked. Add water 1/2 cup at a time, if necessary to continue cooking pasta.
  • 4. Serve in pasta bowls with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.

QUICK AND EASY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This Quick and Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce is filled with ground meats, tomatoes and herbs that's rich and thick, all while taking less than 20 minutes to make!

Provided by Shawn

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. Italian sausage (ground )
1/2 medium onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (pressed)
28 oz tomatoes (crushed with basil)
14 oz tomatoes with italian herbs (diced )
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp Dried Italian Herbs
1 tbsp sugar
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Brown the Italian sausage, onion and garlic in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, italian herbs and sugar. Bring the mixture to a light boil and reduce heat to a simmer.
  • The longer you let the mixture simmer the more flavorful it will become. Simmer at least 10 minutes. Serve over freshly cooked pasta or in lasagna. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 kcal, Sugar 7 g, Sodium 517 mg, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEST EVER SPAGHETTI AND MEAT SAUCE



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This Best Ever Spaghetti and Meat Sauce recipe is the perfect Italian-style weeknight family meal - a rich, meaty sauce served over your favourite pasta!

Provided by Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 large onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup red wine
9 cups canned crushed tomatoes (plain pureed tomato sauce, no salt or flavour added)
chopped fresh parsley and parmesan cheese, for garnish
spaghetti noodles, cooked according to package directions (I recommend Barilla brand - they're our family's favourite!)

Steps:

  • Heat a large dutch oven pot over medium high heat.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until almost completely browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
  • Turn the heat to medium and add the onions, garlic, salt and pepper (to taste), parsley, basil, oregano and thyme. Saute with the beef until the onions are soft and translucent.
  • Add the wine and allow the liquid to evaporate while stirring the mixture regularly so the meat absorbs the flavour of the wine.
  • When the wine has almost evaporated, add the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.
  • Cover and let simmer on medium-low heat for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours (turn the heat to low if you plan to simmer for a long time). Stir regularly to ensure the sauce cooks evenly.
  • Prepare the pasta according to the package directions, cooking it in salted water for best results.
  • Serve the sauce over the pasta with a sprinkling of fresh parsley (if desired) and freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 186 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 291 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 9 g

30 BEST HOMEMADE PASTA SAUCES



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These pasta sauce recipes are easy, healthy, and so good! From marinara to bolognese to pesto, there are so many delicious sauces to try.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 30

Marinara Sauce
Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
Alfredo Sauce
Garlic Spaghetti Sauce
Bolognese Sauce
Green Pea Pasta Sauce
Four Cheese Garlic White Cream Pasta Sauce
Vodka Sauce
Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce
Pistachio Pesto Pasta Sauce
Asiago Cheese Sauce
Spinach Sauce
Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce
Blue Cheese Pasta Sauce
White Pesto Sauce
Kale Pasta Sauce
Pomarola Tomato Sauce
Roasted Red Pepper Marinara
Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce
Walnut Pasta Sauce
Truffle Cream Sauce
Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
Cream Cheese Pasta Sauce
Beet Pasta Sauce
Tomato Fennel Pasta Sauce
Fra Diavolo Sauce
Garlic Butter Caper Sauce
Eggplant and Tomato Sauce
Mascarpone and Lemon Sauce
Artichoke Sauce

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a pasta sauce in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

PASTA WITH MEAT SAUCE



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons oil (I'm using olive oil)
2 pounds ground meat of your choice, such as beef, pork, turkey, chicken, lamb (I'm using beef)
1 onion, diced (I'm using yellow onion)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup tomato paste
3/4 cup liquid of your choice, such as beef stock, chicken stock, water or wine (I'm using red wine)
One 28-ounce can tomato product (I'm using crushed tomatoes)
2 tablespoons oregano (if you have it)
Salt and pepper
1 pound dry pasta (I'm using rigatoni)
3 tablespoons grated hard cheese (I'm using Parmesan)

Steps:

  • Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the oil. When hot, add the meat and cook, without stirring, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Break it up with a wooden spoon, then add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine and bring to a simmer. Add the crushed tomatoes and oregano and season with salt and pepper. Simmer until thickened and the flavors come together, about 1 hour.
  • About 20 minutes before the sauce is done, bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt liberally. Drop in the pasta, give it a stir and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Remove from the heat, toss in the cheese and serve.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your pasta sauce. Use ripe tomatoes, sweet onions, and flavorful ground beef.
  • Brown the ground beef well: Browning the ground beef will help to develop its flavor and make it less greasy.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the sauce will help to meld the flavors and thicken the sauce.
  • Add a splash of red wine: Red wine adds a rich, complex flavor to the sauce. If you don't have red wine on hand, you can use beef broth or water.
  • Season the sauce to taste: Be sure to taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, garlic powder, or Italian seasoning.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta: Pasta meat sauce is a classic dish that can be served with a variety of pastas. Some popular choices include spaghetti, penne, and macaroni.

Conclusion:

Pasta meat sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover ground beef, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like it simple or spicy, chunky or smooth, there's a pasta meat sauce recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pasta meat sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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