This recipe for an Easy Homemade Meat Sauce is perfect for pasta lovers! It is super fast to put together and then just let it simmer for the flavors to meld together. Use this versatile sauce over pasta, in a lasagna, on a sandwich or any other way you desire.
Tips and substitutions for Easy Homemade Meat Sauce
This sauce is easy to make just like the name implies. Also, most of the ingredients are pantry staples. Here are some tips or substitutions that will work for this recipe:
- Chicken, turkey, beef or sausage can all be used in this recipe.
- Don’t like roasted red peppers? Feel free to leave them out.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container (we prefer to use mason jars). Refrigerate for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
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Easy Homemade Meat Sauce
Simple homemade meat sauce perfect for pasta, lasagna or sandwiches!
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 3-5 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 pounds ground chicken
- 25 oz plain tomato sauce (it should only have one ingredient)
- 6 oz roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large sauce pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook additional 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add ground chicken and cook through. Break into small pieces as it cooks.
- Add sauce, peppers, and seasonings. Simmer over low heat for at least 20 minutes up to 1 hour.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
Beef, turkey or sausage will work well too in place of the chicken!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 213Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1055mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 20g