Best 9 Hearty Tomato Meat Sauce Recipes

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When it comes to hearty and comforting meals, few dishes can beat a plate of pasta smothered in a rich and flavorful tomato meat sauce. This classic dish is a staple in many households, offering a delicious and versatile meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion feast, there's a hearty tomato meat sauce recipe out there to suit your needs. From simple and rustic to complex and flavorful, the possibilities are endless. So grab your apron and let's embark on a culinary journey to find the best hearty tomato meat sauce recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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MEAT SAUCE FOR SPAGHETTI



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Here's a thick, hearty sauce that turns ordinary spaghetti and garlic bread into a filling feast. When I'm in a hurry, I make this slow cooker recipe in an electric frying pan instead. -Mary Tallman, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, green pepper, onion, carrots, water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until bubbly. Serve with spaghetti. Freeze option: Do not cook spaghetti. Freeze meat sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Place sauce in a large skillet; heat through, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve over spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

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 ¼ 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

HEARTY MEAT SAUCE



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My grandmother fixed this for us growing up and I love it. It is a thick and hearty sauce for spaghetti or your favorite noodle! Of course the bread of choice would have to be Texas garlic bread!

Provided by Nicole

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

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ pound ground beef
2 (16 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
1 diced yellow pepper
1 diced red bell pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes, drained
6 fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink shows; drain.
  • In a large pot combine browned beef and spaghetti sauce over medium heat for 5 or 10 minutes. Add yellow peppers, red peppers, canned tomatoes and mushrooms. Lower heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes, stirring every once in a while.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 38.8 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1110.9 mg, Sugar 24.8 g

MEAT AND TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h20m

Yield about 15 cups

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 large onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup Italian tomato paste
Four 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
2 teaspoons Kosher salt plus to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground veal
1/2 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon dried savory or rosemary, crumbled into small pieces
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, cracked
2 bay leaves
Rind of Parmesan, about 2- to 4-inches long (optional)
1/2 to 1 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pepper flakes and cook for 15 seconds. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes one at a time, crushing them by hand as you go. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the sauce over low heat, covered. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, pork, veal, savory, thyme, oregano, and fennel seeds. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon, and cook until it loses its raw color, about 7 minutes. Add the meat to the sauce, holding back any excess fat. Add the rind of the Parmesan, if using. Simmer the sauce, covered, over low heat, for 1 1/2 hours. (If the sauce gets too thick adjust the consistency with water.) Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste. Just before serving, remove the Parmesan rind and add the grated cheese. Cook's Note: 3 to 4 cups of this sauce will dress 1 pound of pasta, like spaghetti or rigatoni. It is also perfect for lasagna. This sauce freezes very well.
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HEARTY MEAT SAUCE



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Season beef with dried herbs, and simmer it low and slow with tomatoes until the flavors meld to perfection.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h50m

Yield 6-8 servings, makes about 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small onion, chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Two 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes, coarsely crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces ground beef
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
[For Serving:] Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes and stir for 15 seconds. Add the onion and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until soft, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until brick red, about 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes with their juices, the sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a simmer. Partially cover the pot and continue to simmer the sauce for 15 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a simmer.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, oregano, rosemary and thyme. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook the meat, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until it browns, about 5 minutes. Stir the meat into the sauce and continue to simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until thickened and the flavors have blended, about 1 hour. Add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick. Stir the Parmesan into the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Serve over hot pasta with extra cheese for topping.

COD WITH HEARTY TOMATO SAUCE



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My father made up this sweet, flavorful recipe for my mother when he took over the cooking. We serve it with whole wheat pasta or brown rice. -Ann Marie Eberhart, Gig Harbor, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced (about 1-1/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Hot cooked whole wheat pasta
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes in a blender. Cover and process until pureed., Pat fish dry with paper towels. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add cod fillets; cook until surface of fish begins to color, 2-4 minutes on each side. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender, 2-4 minutes. Stir in seasonings and pureed tomatoes; bring to a boil. Add cod; return just to a boil, spooning sauce over tops. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 5-7 minutes. Serve with pasta. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY-HEARTY TOMATO SAUCE



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I threw together some meat, tomatoes and sauce and it was GREAT.. this is a recipe that you can really improvise on. You find the best tastes by accident sometimes...

Provided by missymac

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb bob evans ground sausage
1 lb lean ground meat (92 % lean)
14 ounces diced tomatoes with jalapeno peppers
14 ounces jarred spaghetti sauce
2 cups cooked pasta

Steps:

  • 1. brown sausage and ground meat in separate skillets, drain.
  • 2. put in large sauce pot.
  • 3. add remaining ingredients and stir well.
  • 4. let simmer for at least 45 minutes.
  • 5. serve over pasta.
  • Prep time includes pasta preparation.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 55.1, Sodium 893, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 13.7

HEARTY MEAT PASTA SAUCE



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Make and share this Hearty Meat Pasta Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Drew A

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h30m

Yield 18-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground turkey
2 tablespoons divided olive oil
2 cups celery, chopped
2 cups onions, chopped
6 ounces mushrooms
3 minced garlic cloves
2 carrots, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
2 scotch bonnet peppers, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
2 tablespoons fresh basil
1 tablespoon ground pepper, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 tablespoon celery seed
2 bay leaves
2 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large hot sauce pan, add 1 Tbsp of Olive oil, and brown ground beef and turkey, season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Put aside once browned, strain out any fat.
  • Add 1 Tbsp of olive oil to large hot sauce pan. Add onion, celery, carrot, garlic, mushrooms, red peppers, haberno peppers. Stir and sautee for 2-3 minutes, until onions an celery begin to brown.
  • Add tyme, rosemary, oregano, celery seed, salt and pepper. Mix well to incorperate all herbs and spices.
  • Add browned meat, stirring well.
  • Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and paste. Stir to completely mix.
  • Add Basil and Bay leaves.
  • Bring to a boil on medium high heat.
  • Reduce to a simmer for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.1, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 977.8, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 11.8, Protein 13.2

TOMATO SAUCE WITH MEAT



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Tomato Sauce with Meat instantly turns plain pasta into a culinary dish. Note: These recipes have been adapted from 'The Flavors of Sicily' by Anna Tasca Lanza. Text copyright 2001 by Anna Tasca Lanza. Photography copyright 2001 by Alessandro Leone. Reprinted by permission of Ici La Press.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Yield Makes about 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground beef
2 small carrots, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup small peas, fresh or frozen
1 cup dry white wine
2 28-ounce cans plum tomatoes, drained and passed through the medium disc of a food mill
1 dried bay leaf
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the onion and olive oil over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add beef, carrots, celery, and peas. Cook, stirring and breaking up meat with the back of a spoon, until meat is no longer pink, about 8 minutes
  • Add wine, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook, partially covered, for 40 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Remove and discard bay leaf before using.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned diced tomatoes.
  • Brown the meat: Browning the meat gives it a richer flavor. Be sure to drain the excess grease before adding the meat to the sauce.
  • Simmer the sauce: Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. The longer you simmer the sauce, the better it will taste.
  • Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a pinch of sugar to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • Serve with your favorite pasta: Serve the sauce with your favorite pasta. You can also use the sauce on pizza, lasagna, or other dishes.

Conclusion:

This hearty tomato meat sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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