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Weeknight Meat Sauce

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Sometimes I run behind on my day and do not have enough time to make a marinara sauce. When this happens, this recipe is my go-to. Let’s be real, I make it at least once a week! Even though this sauce only simmers for 15 minutes, the flavor would make you think otherwise. It’s rich, luscious and satisfying.

This dish is very much a pantry pull. There are days where I cannot run to the store so I rely on the dried herbs in my pantry. However, when I do have fresh herbs on hand, I always use those instead. Do 3 tablespoons of the fresh herb in place of the teaspoon of the dried.

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For Littles

This is the perfect sauce for your little one to not only get their protein, but also develop a taste for how delicious tomatoes are. You can serve this 7 months+.

How To

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Sauté onions and beef together in a skillet. Drain grease then add garlic and stir. Pour in crushed tomatoes and stir

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Add spices and stir. Bring to a boil and then let simmer.

Serve over pasta!

Weeknight Meat Sauce
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Weeknight Meat Sauce

Recipe by Kinsey WilliamsCourse: For Toddlers, Main Dishes, Recipes
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

8

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes
Calorieskcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (or less meat if you prefer)

  • 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion

  • 4 garlic cloves minced

  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper

  • Optional- 1 lb dried pasta if serving the meat sauce over pasta

Directions

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the beef and onion and sauté until the meat is browned, about 8 minutes. If you are making pasta, fill a big pot of water and salt and turn to high.
  • Drain the fat and add the garlic. Stir for 30 seconds, and then add the tomatoes. Stir and then add all the spices. Stir again bring to a boil.
  • Turn down the heat to medium-low and let simmer for 15 minutes. If you are cooking pasta, go ahead and throw the pasta in the boiling water and cook to the box directions!
  • Serve over pasta, drizzle with olive oil and top with Parmesan cheese. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for 3 months. Enjoy!:)

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