Old Spaghetti Factory Meat Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 14-ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Brown The Meat:
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Saute Onions And Garlic:
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until they become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add Tomato Products:
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.
Season And Simmer:
- Add sugar, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
Finish And Serve:
- Just before serving, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. This adds a rich and cheesy depth to the sauce.
- Serve over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta.