Meat Sauce with Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 1 lb ground beef
• 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 12 oz pasta

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the 1 diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Season with the 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.

3. 3

   Stir in the 28 oz crushed tomatoes and 1 tsp dried oregano. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Let it bubble gently, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, cook the 12 oz pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

5. 5

   Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce seems thick. Serve hot, topped with chopped parsley if you like.

6. 6

   Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Enjoy your hearty meat sauce over pasta.

Tools you’ll need

• Large skillet or pot
• Large pot for pasta
• Colander
• Wooden spoon

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