A Basic Meat Sauce

By Marian Burros

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(71)
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Ingredients

  • 2pounds ground beef
  • 2large onions, chopped
  • 4cloves garlic, minced
  • 6fresh ripe medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 112-ounce can tomato paste
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Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)

238 calories; 15 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 10 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 15 grams protein; 278 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Brown beef in its own fat. Pour off most of drippings. Push meat aside; add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Divide mixture into two equal portions.

  2. Step 2

    Serve with spaghetti squash.

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Susan Pingitore

Where's the rest of this recipe? It can't possibly be complete as written.

Michelle

Great basic recipe! Bought ingredients at Eataly and cooked in an Airbnb. Added 2 TBSP oregano. Easy vacation dinner!

ysenta

For completion of the recipe it could be made like this: 1. Add one red bell pepper sliced 2.Add one finely sliced carrot 3.Add 3 tablespoons of tomato concentrate. 4.Add one tablespoons Oregano,thyme, rosemarin 5.Add 2 cups of water. Simmer about 90 min, add one teaspoon ginger after one hour Take care about enough liquid .

Susan Pingitore

Where's the rest of this recipe? It can't possibly be complete as written.

Fabian

Check out the article it's contained in: https://www.nytimes.com/1981/10/07/garden/a-strategy-for-quick-easy-meals.html

Jolinda

From the article: Meat Sauce for spaghetti squash 1/2 of Basic Meat Sauce recipe 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil 4 tablespoons coffee 1 cup dry red wine Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. To the basic meat sauce mixture add the remaining ingredients. 2. Simmer about 1 hour, until the mixture is thick. https://approvedpromo.info/recipes/5219-spaghetti-squash-with-meat-sauce%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv class="noteactions_noteActions__VlyP0">

Jolinda

Picadillo (from original article) 1/2 of Basic Meat Sauce recipe 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Scant 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon pure chili powder 1/2 cup raisins 1 4-ounce can chopped green chilis, drained 4 ounces black olives packed in brine, chopped 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste To basic meat sauce add other ingredients and simmer 10 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar and serve.

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