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Weeknight Meat Sauce

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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course For Toddlers, Main Dishes, Recipes
Servings 6 servings

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

Instructions
 

  • 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!:)