Sandy's Meatsauce

If I had to live off of one type of food for the rest of my life it would, without a doubt, be pasta! It is nearly impossible to mess up noodles and you can eat them them with pesto, marinara, vodka sauce or bolognese. I love making a large batch of this meat sauce and having leftovers for an easy weeknight dinner or to freeze for later.

• You Will Need:
• 1 Garlic Clove, minced
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
• 1 Green Pepper
• 1 Vidalia Onion
• 1 can Tomato Paste
• 1 jar Marinara Sauce ( I used Ragu - Sauteed Onion and Garlic)
• 2 cans Diced Tomatoes w/ olive oil and garlic
• 1 Tbsp Oregano
• 2 bay Leaves
• 1 Tbsp Minced Onion
• 1 Tbsp Dried Basil
• 1 Tbsp Garlic Salt
• Salt & Pepper

Here We Go:

• Heat olive oil in large stockpot on med/low
• Mince Garlic, add to stockpot and saute for 2 minutes
• Add Ground Beef and Saute until Brown and then drain
• Finely Chop Green Pepper and Onion
• Add remaining Tbsp of olive oil to stock pot and saute peppers and onions for 5 minutes or until soft
• Return Meat to pan and add jar of sauce, can of tomato paste and both cans of diced tomatoes
• Stir well and while sauce is simmering add Basil, Bay Leaves, Minced Onion, Garlic Salt and Oregano
• Add Salt and Pepper to Taste
• Let sauce simmer on Med/Low for at least 15-20 minutes.



Serves 6-8
Happy Feasting!