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Servings: 4
Calories: 214kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic crushed or minced
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes
- 14 ounces strained tomatoes or tomato puree
- 3 tablespoons basil chopped
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot reduce to medium heat and add the 4 cloves garlic (chopped) and 1/2 cup onion (chopped). Cook for a minute or two until they begin to soften.
- Add 1/2 pound lean ground beef and reduce the heat to medium heat until the meat is almost cooked through.
- Stir in the 14 ounces diced tomatoes and 14 ounces strained tomatoes and reduce the heat to medium-low heat. Simmer for 30 minutes
- Stir in 3 tablespoons basil (chopped) and cook for a few minutes longer
Notes
Nutrition information is for the sauce only.
Tips
Thicken the sauce by cooking for a few minutes longer, thin the sauce with a little bit of red wine or pasta water.
Add a little extra flavor by adding a few chunks of parmesan rinds to simmer in the sauce.
If there is too much excess fat in the pan after cooking the meat, drain it off using a strainer or a colander.
Store leftover in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze leftover sauce for up to 3 months.
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Nutrition
Serving: 7ounces | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 690mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 409IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 4mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
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