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Pasta, Sauce  /  January 6, 2021

Easy Homemade Meat Sauce

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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.

Easy Homemade Meat Sauce over spaghetti in a white bowl

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.

Love sauce? Try these recipes:

  • Healthy Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce
  • Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
  • Crock Pot Pasta Sauce
Easy Homemade Meat Sauce in a mason jar

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Easy Homemade Meat Sauce over pasta in a white bowl

Easy Homemade Meat Sauce

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Additional Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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

  1. Heat oil in a large sauce pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook additional 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Add ground chicken and cook through. Break into small pieces as it cooks.
  5. Add sauce, peppers, and seasonings. Simmer over low heat for at least 20 minutes up to 1 hour.
  6. Serve and enjoy!
  7. 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: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 213Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1055mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 20g

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