Beef Pasta Sauce For The Freezer 🍝
Description
This Beef Pasta Sauce recipe is a lifesaver for busy days! Imagine having a rich, flavorful Italian-inspired sauce ready to go whenever you crave a comforting pasta dish. With a perfect balance of savory beef, aromatic vegetables, and classic herbs, this sauce is versatile enough to accompany any pasta variety, from spaghetti to lasagna. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly, making meal prep a breeze!
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 15 cups
- Cuisine: European
- Category: Sauces
- Dietary: Kid-Friendly, Freezer-Friendly, Spicy, Inexpensive
- Method: Stove Top
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 3 1/2 | lean ground beef |
| 2 | onions |
| 1 1/2 | celery |
| 1/2 | green pepper |
| 3 | garlic cloves |
| 3 | cans diced tomatoes |
| 2 | cans tomato paste |
| 1 | cup water |
| 1/4 | cup fresh parsley |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 2 | teaspoons oregano |
| 2 | teaspoons basil |
| 2 | teaspoons black pepper |
Instructions
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Cook Beef and Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the lean ground beef, chopped onions, celery, green pepper, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender.
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Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, fresh parsley, salt, oregano, basil, and black pepper.
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Simmer: Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld together and the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
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Cool and Store: Allow the sauce to cool completely. Once cooled, transfer it into freezer-safe containers. Quart-sized jars with screw-top lids work great for storing this sauce.
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Freeze: Label the containers with the date and contents, then seal them tightly. The sauce can be frozen for up to 4 months.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 261.1
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4.4g
- Cholesterol: 68.8mg
- Sodium: 1070.1mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 17.8g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9g
- Sugar: 9.9g
- Protein: 23.9g
Prepare a batch of this Beef Pasta Sauce ahead of time, and you’ll have the perfect foundation for countless delicious meals. Whether you’re serving up spaghetti, making a hearty lasagna, or simply tossing it with your favorite pasta, this sauce is sure to impress with its robust flavors and convenient make-ahead nature. Enjoy the convenience of homemade pasta sauce any day of the week! 🍅🍝
