Mama Mia Pasta Sauce

by | Nov 21, 2022 | Ciao Down

Spaghetti Sauce
Spaghetti Sauce

A wonderful pasta sauce for easy weeknight meals.

Mama Mia Pasta Sauce

A wonderfully savory, pasta sauce.
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Servings: 6 people
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1/12 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion - diced
  • 1 15 oz. tomato sauce, plus one can water
  • 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon Ciao Down Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Optional: you can add sauteed mushrooms, and cooked sweet Italian sausage if desired.

Method
 

  1. Add olive oil to a large saucepan and add brown ground beef. Cook until you don't see any bright pink and drain any fat. Add onion and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Stir in tomato sauce, water, paste, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and Ciao Down Italian seasoning.
  3. Bring to a low boil and then immediately reduce heat and simmer the sauce for an hour or two, stirring occasionally. If the sauce is too thick add a little water.