| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 6 cups |
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
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 12 servings |
| Calories | 152 |
| Total Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Cholesterol | 27 mg |
| Sodium | 294 mg |
Reviews
I made this to use in a lasagna. The flavor was great and it was easy to make. I doubled the recipe and froze the leftovers.
Simple, tasty, perfect balance. Had to add more salt then expected but pleased no sugar was needed.
My 8 yr old made this after watching Duff’s Happy Bake Fun Time. It came out great. Definitely a keeper.