Italian Pasta Sauce with Ground Beef
A hearty Italian pasta sauce made with ground beef, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs for a rich, comforting meal.
Equipment
- Large saucepan or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring spoons
- Can opener
Ingredients
- 1 pound 450 g ground beef
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp white sugar
- 2 cans 15 oz / 425 g each diced tomatoes
- 1 can 15 oz / 425 g tomato sauce
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, cook 1 lb ground beef and 1 chopped large onion over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
- Add 2 cans (15 oz each) diced tomatoes and 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
- Stir in 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp dried oregano, 2 bay leaves, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 3/4 tsp pepper, and 2 tsp sugar.
- Simmer on low, partially covered, for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Stir in 1 cup of Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated.