Best Weeknight Pasta Sauce
Pasta sauce: Make the best weeknight pasta sauce in under 35 minutes. Simple ingredients, rich flavor, perfect for busy evenings. Get the recipe!
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 2 tbsp butter
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning blend
- black pepper (freshly cracked)
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- In a pot, add ground beef and olive oil. Sauté over medium heat until beef is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- While beef cooks, finely dice the onion. Add the diced onion and butter to the pot with the beef. Sauté until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Place a lid on the pot and bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Notes
- Use good quality crushed tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Don't skip sautéing the onion in butter; it adds a crucial sweetness.
- Simmering for at least 30 minutes allows flavors to meld beautifully.
- For a smoother sauce, you can blend it with an immersion blender after simmering. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't skip sautéing the onion in butter; it adds a crucial sweetness.
- Simmering for at least 30 minutes allows flavors to meld beautifully.
- For a smoother sauce, you can blend it with an immersion blender after simmering. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.