Creamy Tomato Meat Sauce
Elevate your pasta nights with this rich and indulgent Creamy Tomato Meat Sauce, a perfect blend of hearty flavors and velvety textures. This recipe combines ground beef with sautéed onions and garlic for a savory base, then layers in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and a hint of Italian seasoning for a robust, herby depth. The addition of heavy cream transforms the sauce into a luxuriously smooth delight, while optional red pepper flakes provide a subtle kick for spice lovers. Ready in just 45 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with pasta, works as a topping for baked dishes, or even as a luscious lasagna filling. Garnish with fresh basil for an added touch of brightness and enjoy a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal. Keywords: creamy tomato meat sauce, pasta sauce recipe, homemade meat sauce, easy dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let it warm up for 1 minute.
Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and slightly translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the pan. Break it up with a spoon or spatula as it cooks, and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Lower the heat to medium and add the canned crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.
Simmer the sauce over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in the heavy cream. Let the sauce simmer gently for another 5 minutes, stirring often, until it becomes creamy and well-incorporated.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve hot over cooked pasta, use as a topping for baked dishes, or enjoy as a filling for lasagna. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2365 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 190.4 g | 244% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.6 g | 423% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 561 mg | 187% | |
| Sodium | 3759 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.0 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.8 g | ||
| Protein | 89.9 g | 180% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 279 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 3296 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
