Veggie and Meat Sauce

An absolute staple in this household and something I make almost every week. Whether we’re enjoying immediately over pasta with cheese or allowing to get to room temp and then storing in our fridge/freezer, this sauce is constantly being made. Packed with flavor and loaded with some veggies to sneak them in, especially for my son.

Veggie and Meat Sauce

Yield: 6
Author: Cameron Rogers
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 40 MinTotal time: 50 Min

Ingredients

  • Mushrooms (1 pack)
  • Bell pepper (1)
  • Ground beef (1lb)
  • Minced garlic (2tbsp)
  • Crushed tomatoes (1 24oz can)
  • Tomato paste (1tbsp)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Cut the bell pepper and mushrooms into small 1/2 inch pieces
  2. Add olive oil to the skillet and, once hot, add in the minced garlic
  3. Stir for ~1 minute or until fragrant
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes
  5. Allow to cook on one side for ~5 minutes and then crumble into smaller pieces using a wooden spoon
  6. Add in the vegetables
  7. Mix and cover to cook for ~10 minutes
  8. Add in the crushed tomatoes and 1tbsp tomato paste
  9. Mix and allow to cook, covered, on low for ~30 minutes
  10. Either add to pasta or allow to get to room temperature and store in containers in the fridge and/or freezer
  11. (If adding to pasta, make the pasta, remove 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then strain, and add the sauce and pasta water back into the pot to fully coat)
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