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.

lick some Lazars
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is delicious and the meatballs are tender and juicy. I served it over spaghetti and it was a huge hit with my family.


Ahmad Bilal
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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Sinilione
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. It's also very versatile. I've served it over pasta, rice, and even potatoes.


Jack Vice Wheaper
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The sauce is delicious and the meatballs are cooked perfectly. I served it over spaghetti and it was a huge hit with my family.


Uncle Jay
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This is the best meat sauce recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it.


Rana Muhammad Abbas
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the sauce is always delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Karl Jacobs
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This sauce is amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are cooked to perfection. I served it over pasta and it was a huge hit with my family.


Shagufta Sultana
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I was looking for a simple meat sauce recipe and this one fit the bill. It was easy to make and the sauce was tasty. I served it over spaghetti and it was a hit with my kids.


Rehab khan Khan1234
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is delicious and the meatballs are so tender. I made a few changes to the recipe, like adding some chopped mushrooms and zucchini to the sauce. It turned out even better than I expected.


Marcel Oosthuizen
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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it tastes like it's been simmering for hours. I love that I can use it on pasta, pizza, or even as a dip.


Dark Gamer
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This meat sauce is a winner! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are tender and juicy. I served it over spaghetti and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making thi