This hearty spaghetti sauce combines savory ground chuck with fresh aromatics like garlic and onion, simmered down with canned tomatoes and tomato paste for a thick, flavorful base. The blend of dried oregano, basil, and thyme provides a classic Italian-American herb profile that complements the meat beautifully. It’s a comforting, robust sauce that clings perfectly to spaghetti or linguine. Ideal for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd, this recipe is straightforward yet deeply satisfying. The long simmer time allows the flavors to meld together, creating a tender, juicy sauce that tastes like it has been cooking all day. Serve hot over your favorite pasta for a family-friendly meal that everyone will love.
Spagetti Sauce
Description
This hearty spaghetti sauce combines savory ground chuck with fresh aromatics like garlic and onion, simmered down with canned tomatoes and tomato paste for a thick, flavorful base. The blend of dried oregano, basil, and thyme provides a classic Italian-American herb profile that complements the meat beautifully. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting, robust sauce that clings perfectly to spaghetti or linguine. Ideal for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd, this recipe is straightforward yet deeply satisfying. The long simmer time allows the flavors to meld together, creating a tender, juicy sauce that tastes like it has been cooking all day. Serve hot over your favorite pasta for a family-friendly meal that everyone will love.Ingredients
Directions
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Place ground chuck, minced garlic, and chopped onion in a microwave-safe casserole dish.
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Microwave on high power for 4 minutes, stirring halfway through to break up the meat.
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Carefully drain excess fat from the meat mixture using a colander or by tilting the dish.
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Transfer the drained meat mixture to a larger microwave-safe casserole dish or pot.
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Stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic salt, oregano, basil, thyme, and pepper.
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Microwave on half power for 18 to 21 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent splattering and ensure even cooking.
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Cover the dish and let the sauce stand for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 463.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22.9g36%
- Saturated Fat 6.3g32%
- Cholesterol 136.2mg46%
- Sodium 759.4mg32%
- Total Carbohydrate 26.1g9%
- Dietary Fiber 6.1g25%
- Sugars 12.0g
- Protein 41.2g83%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This sauce yields enough to adequately cover 1 pound of spaghetti or linguine.
For best results, use thin spaghetti or linguine as recommended by the original author.
If you prefer a less oily sauce, ensure you drain the fat thoroughly after cooking the initial meat mixture.
