Duff's Meat Sauce
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 cups
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 12 servings
- Calories
- 152
- Total Fat
- 10
- Saturated Fat
- 3
- Carbohydrates
- 8
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 5
- Protein
- 8
- Cholesterol
- 27
- Sodium
- 294
- Total: 35 min
- Active: 15 min
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, grated
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt
1 pound ground beef
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
Leaves from 2 sprigs fresh basil, cut into thin ribbons
Leaves from 1 sprig fresh oregano, minced
Crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Directions
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic, season with a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, season with another pinch of salt and pepper flakes (if using) and cook, stirring and breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, season with salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly reduced, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add the basil and oregano and simmer a few minutes more to infuse their flavor. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve with fresh pappardelle or your favorite pasta.