Pasta- Authentic Italian Sauce
By Popkrispy
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
- 2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the beef, onion, and garlic until well browned; drain fat.
Step 2
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Mix in sugar and season with basil, fennel seed, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Variation: add cheeses and different herbs/spices to vary its taste.
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