A simple tomato or marinara sauce is a staple in many Italian recipes, but sometimes you want something a little more robust. The best Italian Meat Sauce recipe starts with a mix of ground beef and Italian sausage and just gets better from there. This spaghetti meat sauce is rich, flavorful and the perfect combination of ground meat, aromatics and tangy,sweet tomatoes.
Pasta is my go-to for quick and simple weeknight meals. Topped with homemade meat sauce, it becomes a hearty meal that’s not only delicious but filling and satisfying. This homemade pasta sauce is similar to a traditional Bolognese sauce but a more easy recipe that cooks quicker.
My Italian meat sauce recipe is flavorful, thick and robust. It’s perfect for topping any kind of perfectly cooked pasta or spaghetti squash. You can even layer it in lasagna or other casseroles.
Best of all, it’s easy to make! I always double this great recipe and freeze the extras to have on hand on those nights when I need a comfort food meal in a hurry.
Ingredients:
1.5 lbs lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork (not sausage)
Good swirl of olive oil
1 red onion chopped
2 tsp minced garlic
15 oz can tomato sauce