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Classic Hearty Ground Beef Pasta Sauce

This comforting meat sauce is a reliable favorite for busy weeknights when you want something warm and filling.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 15, 2026
Classic Hearty Ground Beef Pasta Sauce
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
25 minutes
Total
35 minutes
Serves
4

We all have those nights where we reach for a pound of ground beef from the freezer, but it is easy to get bored of the same old meals. This simple pasta sauce is my go to solution because it uses basic pantry staples and tastes like it simmered on the stove all day long.

My biggest tip for this recipe is to let the sauce simmer for at least twenty minutes. This helps the flavors meld together and ensures the beef is perfectly tender and coated in that rich tomato goodness.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound cooked pasta of your choice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the ground beef and cook until it is browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go.

  3. 3

    Stir in the diced onion and cook until it is soft and translucent, then add the garlic and cook for one more minute.

  4. 4

    Stir in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, oregano, and basil.

  5. 5

    Turn the heat down to low and let the sauce simmer for about twenty minutes while you boil your pasta.

  6. 6

    Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

  7. 7

    Serve the sauce generously over your cooked pasta.

💡 Tips

You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. This sauce also freezes beautifully if you want to save some for a busy day later in the month.

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