Kittencal's Delicious Meaty Pasta Sauce

Kittencal's Delicious Meaty Pasta Sauce is a rich, flavorful masterpiece that's perfect for elevating any pasta night. This hearty sauce combines tender ground beef and pork, perfectly balanced with aromatic garlic and onion, and slow-simmered with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and savory herbs like oregano, basil, and thyme. A splash of beef broth and a hint of sugar enhance the depth of flavor, while optional crushed red pepper flakes add just the right kick. Ready in under 90 minutes, this thick and robust sauce pairs beautifully with any type of pasta and can be garnished with fresh parsley for a restaurant-quality finish. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, this meaty pasta sauce is a must-try for fans of classic Italian-American comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:75 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and ground pork to the pan. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened and translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth to the pan, stirring to combine.

Step 6

Stir in the sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer uncovered for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and the flavors have melded together.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Serve the sauce over cooked pasta of your choice, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2187.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3131.2

Total Fat 217.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 721.3mg	0%
Sodium 4858.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.2g	0%
Total Sugars 52.7g
Protein 209.9g	0%

Vitamin D 28.1IU	0%
Calcium 440.6mg	0%
Iron 21.1mg	0%
Potassium 3541.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.3%

Protein: 26.7%

Carbs: 10.9%