Easy Homemade Italian Meat Sauce with Fettuccine
A comforting dish of buttery pasta topped with a hearty and flavorful meat sauce.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 lb ground beef
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- ¼ cup dried parsley
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 lb fettuccine
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add diced onion and garlic and saute until fragrant and onions are softened, about 6 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet. Break up the meat with a spatula as it cooks and stir frequently until the meat is browned, about 8 minutes.
- Turn the heat to medium-low and add crushed tomatoes, parsley, and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir well to combine.
- Cook the sauce for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let it thicken.*
- While the sauce is cooking, boil a large pot of water over high heat. Cook fettuccine according to package directions.
- When the pasta is done cooking, strain and return to the pot. Add butter and stir until melted and combined well, then stir in the meat sauce. Serve hot.
Notes
Cooking the sauce: Be sure to only let the sauce thicken for about 20 minutes. The longer you let it cook the more it will thicken, and you'll end up with something a bit too chunky.
Serving suggestion: This dish is best served with a side of fresh bread and a glass of wine!
Nutrition
Calories: 634kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 853mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 6mg