Dairy-Free Tomato Meat Sauce
Savor the hearty flavors of our Dairy-Free Tomato Meat Sauce, the perfect pairing for pasta, rice, or vegetable noodles. This comforting recipe features a rich medley of ground beef, ground pork, and crushed tomatoes, simmered with fragrant herbs like oregano, basil, and thyme. Completely dairy-free, it uses optional unsweetened coconut milk for a touch of creaminess without compromising dietary needs. Ready in under an hour and packed with bold flavors, this sauce is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Garnished with fresh parsley, it's a crowd-pleaser that's versatile, wholesome, and bursting with savory goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean or leaner)
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (unsalted)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 cup unsweetened coconut milk (optional for richness)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the ground beef and ground pork to the pan. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, basil, thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to combine.
Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and let the sauce cook uncovered for about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
If you prefer a slightly creamier sauce, stir in the unsweetened coconut milk during the last 5 minutes of cooking and mix well.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if desired.
Remove the sauce from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve over your favorite pasta, rice, or vegetable noodles. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1985 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.0 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.2 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 462 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 2452 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.7 g | ||
| Protein | 139.4 g | 279% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 322 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 3846 mg | 82% | |
*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.
