Bryan's Red Ribbon Recipe is a classic American dish that is both comforting and hearty. This flavorful recipe is perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. With a rich tomato sauce and tender meat, this dish will surely become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz fettuccine noodles
Directions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the fettuccine noodles according to package instructions.
- Stir in the chopped basil and Parmesan cheese into the sauce.
- Serve the sauce over the cooked fettuccine noodles and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The name 'Red Ribbon Recipe' comes from the rich red color of the tomato sauce in this dish.
This recipe can easily be made in large batches and frozen for later enjoyment.
The addition of red pepper flakes gives this dish a slight kick of heat.