Classic Beef Pasta Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat Sauce
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1 lb ground beef, 15% fat
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1 medium onion, finely diced
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp ground cumin, optional, or added to taste
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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24 oz marinara sauce
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1/4 cup water
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1 tsp granulated sugar
→ To Serve
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12 oz spaghetti
# Instructions:
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Place a pot or dutch oven over medium heat, add 1 lb ground beef and sautee, breaking it up with a spatula until no longer pink (5 minutes).
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Add chopped onion, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp pepper and sautee until onions are soft.
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Add garlic and sautee another 1-2 minutes until fragrant then pour in 1 jar of marinara sauce, 1/4 cup water and 1 tsp sugar. Cover and simmer over low heat 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, cook 12 oz of spaghetti in salted water to desired doneness according to package instructions then drain. Serve sauce with cooked pasta.
# Notes:
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Can either toss pasta with sauce or serve sauce on top
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Freezer friendly for up to 3 months
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Ground cumin adds depth but is optional