Italian Meatball Sauce Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onions and garlic cloves and sauté until softened.
3. Add ground beef and brown, stirring occasionally.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried parsley, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
5. Add water and stir again.
6. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
8. Blend the sauce using an immersion blender or transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until smooth.
9. Return the sauce to the saucepan and let it simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.
10. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
11. Use the sauce immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Total Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sodium: 550mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 11g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 8g

Conclusion