Old Italian Meat Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink. Drain off the fat.
2. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Interesting Facts

• This old Italian meat sauce is an easy and delicious way to add some Italian flavor to your favorite dishes!
• This sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months and reheated for an easy weeknight meal.
• This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.