Vicky’s Italian Meat Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 16
Vicky's Italian Meat Sauce recipe - Perfect sauce for Spaghetti and Meatballs
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Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
1/2 red bell pepper , diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 small tomatoes , diced
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
2 teaspoons oregano
1 tablespoon sugar
salt and pepper
hot cooked rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
422
Sugar
8g
Fat
27g
If you are craving Italian food, Vicky's Italian Meat Sauce is one of the dishes you may want to try. The sauce has a rich flavor that is perfect for pasta dishes like spaghetti and meatballs. It is simple to prepare and combines perfectly with Italian spices to create a delicious meal.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
2.Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned.
3.Add red bell pepper and tomato, cook for about 2 minutes.
4.Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, oregano, and sugar. Bring the mixture to boil.
5.Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6.Add salt and pepper to taste.
7.Serve hot over cooked pasta.

PROS

Vicky’s Italian Meat Sauce is a mouth-watering dish that is rich in flavor, easy to prepare, and perfect for serving with spaghetti and meatballs.

The sauce can also be used for lasagne, pizza or other Italian dishes.

CONS

This recipe is not suitable for vegans and vegetarians as it involves the use of ground beef or turkey.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sauce is a great source of lean protein and lycopene which is beneficial for heart health.
Lycopene has also been shown to have anti-cancer properties.
Though the pasta adds a good amount of carbohydrates, the use of olive oil makes it a good source of healthy fats.

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