Quick Pork Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinners with this flavorful and ultra-satisfying Quick Pork Sauce! Featuring tender, browned ground pork simmered in a fragrant blend of garlic, onion, and crushed tomatoes, this recipe is a true time-saver, ready in just 30 minutes. A touch of red pepper flakes adds a gentle heat, while dried oregano and a splash of chicken broth create a rich, hearty base perfect for pairing with pasta, rice, or creamy mashed potatoes. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this versatile sauce strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and bold flavor, making it an instant family favorite. Whether you're looking for an easy comfort food option or a quick make-ahead meal, this recipe delivers on all fronts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 cup chicken broth or water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute, until fragrant.
Add the ground pork to the skillet. Break it apart with a spatula or wooden spoon and cook for 5-6 minutes, until fully browned and no longer pink.
Stir in the tomato paste, ensuring it coats the pork evenly.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth (or water). Mix well.
Season the sauce with red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed to taste.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Once the sauce has thickened slightly, remove it from the heat.
Serve the pork sauce over cooked pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1106 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 76.7 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 204 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 2267 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 66.8 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 201 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1292 mg | 27% | |
*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.
