Meat Sauce Ii

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A quick and savory microwave meat sauce perfect for weeknight pasta dinners
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This simple meat sauce offers a convenient way to enjoy classic Italian flavors without spending hours at the stove. By using a microwave, you can quickly brown lean ground beef and simmer it with rich tomato sauce, aromatic garlic, and a blend of dried herbs like oregano and basil. The result is a hearty, protein-packed topping that clings beautifully to spaghetti or other pasta shapes. It’s an ideal solution for busy weeknights when you crave home-cooked comfort food but are short on time. The balance of savory beef, sweet tomatoes, and warm spices creates a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Keep a jar of tomato sauce and ground beef on hand for this reliable, delicious fix.

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 247.4

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This simple meat sauce offers a convenient way to enjoy classic Italian flavors without spending hours at the stove. By using a microwave, you can quickly brown lean ground beef and simmer it with rich tomato sauce, aromatic garlic, and a blend of dried herbs like oregano and basil. The result is a hearty, protein-packed topping that clings beautifully to spaghetti or other pasta shapes. It&# 226;€™s an ideal solution for busy weeknights when you crave home-cooked comfort food but are short on time. The balance of savory beef, sweet tomatoes, and warm spices creates a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Keep a jar of tomato sauce and ground beef on hand for this reliable, delicious fix.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Peel and crush the garlic clove.
  2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, crumble the ground beef to break it into small pieces.
  3. Microwave the beef uncovered on high for 5 minutes, stirring every minute, until fully browned and cooked through.
  4. Carefully drain any excess fat from the bowl.
  5. Add the crushed garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce to the bowl with the beef.
  6. Stir all ingredients together until well combined.
  7. Microwave the sauce uncovered on high for 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
  8. Let the sauce rest for 2 minutes before serving over cooked spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 247.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.4g18%
Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
Cholesterol 86.3mg29%
Sodium 81.8mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.2g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 31.8g64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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