Easy Homemade Beef Pasta Sauce
Dress up any pasta dish with this simple-to-prepare Ground Beef pasta sauce. Add onion, garlic, tomato, basil and cheese to Ground Beef for a easy, yet satisfying pasta topping.
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 9
Ingredients
Serving Suggestions:
Preparation
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Step 1
Heat stockpot over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef, onion and garlic; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking beef into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings, as necessary.
Cooking Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
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Step 2
Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste and crushed red pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes to develop flavors, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; season with salt and stir in basil, if desired.
Cooking Tip: Two cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce may be substituted for 1 can (15 ounce) tomato sauce.
For early eaters use no-added salt Italian-style diced tomatoes.For early eaters (6-7m) spaghetti can be hard to pick up prior to baby having the pincer grasp. Pieces of pasta about the size of an adult pinky finger are preferable early on in self-feeding. These include rigatoni, penne, cavatappi. -
Step 3
Serve over pasta and sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
Italian-Style Beef Sausage Variation: Prepare Italian-Style Beef Sausage by combining 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner) with 1 teaspoon fennel seed, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon coriander, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Proceed as directed in step 1.Cooking Tip: If you have questions about starting solids foods, consult your physician or health care provider.
This recipe includes dairy, a potentially allergenic food. Ensure baby has tried dairy a number of times on their own without reaction before offering this recipe to baby.
Nutrition Information
295 Calories
3.4g SAT FAT
30g PROTEIN
5.7 mg IRON
6.8 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving using 93% lean ground beef, not including Serving Suggestions: 295 Calories; 74.7 Calories from fat; 8.3g Total Fat (3.4 g Saturated Fat; 0.2 g Trans Fat; 0.4 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 3.3 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 84 mg Cholesterol; 755 mg Sodium; 28 g Total Carbohydrate; 3.1 g Dietary Fiber; 15.6 g Total Sugars; 30.4 g Protein; 0 g Added Sugars; 53 mg Calcium; 5.7 mg Iron; 1025 mg Potassium; 0 mcg Vitamin D; 0.3 mg Riboflavin; 7.7 mg NE Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B6; 2.8 mcg Vitamin B12; 267 mg Phosphorus; 6.8 mg Zinc; 52.2 mcg Selenium; 112.6 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Potassium, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Dietary Fiber.
327 Calories
5g SAT FAT
25g PROTEIN
5 mg IRON
5.2 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving using 80% lean ground beef, 1/4 recipe: 327 Calories; 121.5 Calories from fat; 13.5g Total Fat (5 g Saturated Fat; 0.6 g Trans Fat; 0.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 5.8 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 68 mg Cholesterol; 752 mg Sodium; 28 g Total Carbohydrate; 3.1 g Dietary Fiber; 15.6 g Total Sugars; 25 g Protein; 0 g Added Sugars; 63.2 mg Calcium; 5 mg Iron; 942 mg Potassium; 0 mcg Vitamin D; 0.2 mg Riboflavin; 7.8 mg NE Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B6; 2.1 mcg Vitamin B12; 219 mg Phosphorus; 5.2 mg Zinc; 47.7 mcg Selenium; 83 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Potassium, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Dietary Fiber, Riboflavin, Phosphorus, and Choline.
The Essential Ingredients
- Ground Beef: Also called ‘hamburger,’ it’s made by grinding beef cuts and beef trim. It works well in dishes that require crumbles, and typically any leanness of Ground Beef works well in dishes – just be sure to drain any remaining fat after cooking.
- Onion: These versatile roots veggies bring a sharpness to any dish, without adding too much spice. Onions come on many varieties, but most often are seen in white, yellow, and red. Onions are a staple of many cuisines, and are a pillar of a classic mirepoix, a soup and sauce base consisting of carrots, onions, and celery.
- Basil: A fragrant herb from the mint family, basil has bright green leaves and a sweet slightly peppery flavor. It can be used either fresh or dried, and is found in cuisines worldwide. When using fresh basil to cook, it is sensitive to heat, so it’s best to add it at the end.
- Tomato Paste: A thick concentrated paste made by cooking down tomatoes. Add to dishes for a silky texture, intensified tomato flavor or to help thicken a soup or stew.
- Diced Tomatoes: Most commonly found in a can, these tomatoes are grown and picked when ripe, then canned in their own juices. They are a convenient pantry staple that can be added to many dishes.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.
For more information on safe food handling and beef safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What's a common mistake when cooking ground beef?
Overcrowding the pan is most common. The temperature of the pan drops and prevents the maillard reaction, which helps with flavor, texture and prevents soggy ground beef .
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What dishes could you use this sauce in?
You could pair this meat sauce over pasta or zucchini noodles, or use as a filling for lasagna or sloppy joes. Also try topping baked potatoes!
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What cuts of beef does ground beef include?
Ground beef primarily comes from the chuck area but can include a combination of other cuts, like round, brisket and sirloin.
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Can make large batches of this recipe and freeze?
You can definitely make larger batches and freeze by the quart. It’s convenient to pull out when needed.
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