Best 6 Meat Sauce For Pasta Recipes

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Searching for the perfect meat sauce to elevate your pasta dish? Look no further! Whether you prefer a rich and hearty sauce simmered for hours or a quick and flavorful weeknight option, this article has the recipe for you. Discover the secrets to creating a delicious and versatile meat sauce that will transform your ordinary pasta into an extraordinary culinary experience. From selecting the right cut of meat to mastering the art of browning and deglazing, we'll guide you through each step of the process, ensuring a mouthwatering meat sauce that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.

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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.

MEAT SAUCE FOR PASTA



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"I freeze a batch of this chunky sauce when I know I'll be entertaining weekend guests," says Alberta McKay of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. "It easily defrosts and reheats for a hearty meal in no time."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield About 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds bulk Italian sausage or ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, chili powder and pepper
2 bay leaves
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook meat and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, mushrooms, parsley and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Uncover; simmer 15 minutes longer or until sauce reaches desired consistency. Discard bay leaves. Freeze in meal-size portions., To use frozen meat sauce: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan; heat through. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 773mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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.

OLD ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE



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A robust hearty Italian meat and mushroom pasta sauce. Serve with your favorite pasta, if desired.

Provided by Debbie

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

Time 4h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 cups red wine
2 pounds fresh mushrooms, sliced
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
4 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
3 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef and pork over medium heat until no longer pink; set aside.
  • In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat and saute onions and garlic until tender; add about 1/2 cup of wine; mix well.
  • Add mushrooms, rosemary, oregano and thyme to skillet and add another 1/2 cup wine; saute until tender.
  • Add browned meat, tomato sauce and tomato paste to mixture; simmer for 1 hour and add the remaining 2 cups of wine.
  • Simmer sauce on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 50.8 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 788.1 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

PASTA WITH MEAT SAUCE



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

Provided by thoughtbubbles

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 3-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb mixture of ground chuck and ground pork (if you do not)
like this get 1 pound chuck
1 sweet onion
1 lb pasta (we use Rotini)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
14 ounces tomato sauce (no salt added)
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 -5 garlic cloves
grated parmesan cheese
basil
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Saute onions in small amount of olive oil until light brown. If using fresh garlic, dice up two cloves and put in with onions.
  • 2. Once onions are soft and light brown, mix in meat, and sprinkle with Mrs Dash salt/pepper. Saute until brown.
  • 3. Add in can of crushed tomatoes and can of tomato sauce and stir.
  • 4. Simmer for 45 minutes at least. Taste and add more seasoning if needed.
  • 5. Boil water for pasta and cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes. We like our pasta al dente (not too soft). Taste as you go.
  • 6.When ready - strain - make sure all the water is gone. Put a little sauce on pasta so it does not stick. Keep the rest of the sauce in the bowl so you can each have as much as you want. A salad is a great side dish -- add grated parmesan if you like.

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.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of meats for a more flavorful sauce. Ground beef, pork, and sausage are all popular choices.
  • Brown the meat in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. This will help to develop the flavor of the sauce.
  • Add chopped onions, garlic, and green peppers to the pot and cook until softened. This will add flavor and depth to the sauce.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook for at least 30 minutes, or up to several hours.
  • Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Serve the sauce over cooked pasta, spaghetti squash, or zucchini noodles.

Conclusion:

Meat sauce is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables, and it can be easily customized to suit your taste. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can make a delicious and hearty meat sauce that your family and friends will love.

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