Meat Sauce

Meat Sauce

Meal applications: Chicken parm, Spaghetti and meatballs, Chop suey, Lasagna, Pizza 

(Approximate measurements for serving 2)

Optional: Tomato paste

Equipment: Medium/large pot with lid, silicone spatula, spoon, cutting board, knife

Est. # of dishes: 6

Prep: chop or mince garlic and shallots(or onions)

1. In the bottom of a med/large pot, saute chopped/minced garlic and shallots in olive oil on medium heat until they have softened. 
2. Add ground beef, don’t fully cook, just until most of it is browned. If there is too much fat/oil, carefully spoon or dump out the majority of it. 
3. Add both cans of sauce as well as an equal amount of water. Add tomato paste, vinegar, and seasoning.
4.  Let it simmer for a few hours or until it thickens, just don’t forget to check on it. You can always add more water if it gets too thick or if you want to let it go for longer. Leave the lid mostly on while it cooks. If serving with pasta, add ¼-1 cup of pasta water to help emulsify whenever your pasta is done.