Pasta with Meat Sauce Recipe

Recipe Information

Total: 1 hr 20 min
Active: 25 min
Level: Easy
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (1 of 6 servings): Calories 1470 | Total Fat 113 g | Saturated Fat 56 g | Carbohydrates 88 g | Dietary Fiber 9 g | Sugar 21 g | Protein 28 g | Cholesterol 124 mg | Sodium 1015 mg

2 tablespoons oil (I'm using olive oil)
2 pounds ground meat of your choice, such as beef, pork, turkey, chicken, lamb (I'm using beef)
1 onion, diced (I'm using yellow onion)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup tomato paste
3/4 cup liquid of your choice, such as beef stock, chicken stock, water or wine (I'm using red wine)
One 28-ounce can tomato product (I'm using crushed tomatoes)
2 tablespoons oregano (if you have it)
Salt and pepper
1 pound dry pasta (I'm using rigatoni)
3 tablespoons grated hard cheese (I'm using Parmesan)

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Ready to create a hearty, flavor-packed meat sauce that will make your kitchen smell irresistible? Warm a large saucepan over medium heat and pour in the oil. Once hot, add the meat and let it brown undisturbed for 3 to 5 minutes for maximum flavor. Break it apart with a wooden spoon, stir in the onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook 2 to 3 minutes to deepen the taste. Pour in the wine, let it simmer, then add crushed tomatoes and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 1 hour until thick and the flavors dance together perfectlyyour home will thank you!
While the sauce works its magic, get your pasta going: 20 minutes before the sauce is done, boil a large pot of generously salted water. Add pasta, stir once, and cook to al dente per package instructions. Drain well, then toss directly into the simmering sauce for the ultimate fusion. Off the heat, sprinkle in grated cheese, toss everything to coat in that rich goodness, and serve immediately. Dig inthis simple dish is pure comfort that'll have everyone asking for seconds!

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