Old Spaghetti Factory Meat Sauce Recipe
Description
Make the classic Old Spaghetti Factory Meat Sauce at home! Hearty, savory, and full of flavor, this sauce is perfect for spaghetti, lasagna, or any favorite pasta dish.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Ground beef,
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil,
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 28 ounces Tomato sauce,
- 6 ounces Tomato paste,
- 14 ounces Diced tomatoes,
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning,
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 teaspoon Sugar, optional
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, garnish, or parsley
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat 2 tablespoons Olive oil. Add diced 1 medium Onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in minced 3 cloves Garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 1 1/2 pounds Ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in 28 ounces Tomato sauce, 6 ounces Tomato paste and 14 ounces Diced tomatoes, mixing well.
- Add 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning,1 1/2 teaspoons Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper, and optional 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon Sugar. Stir until combined.
- Close the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and cook on Manual/Pressure Cook mode for 10 minutes.
- Once done, allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Stir the sauce, adjust seasoning if needed, and garnish with fresh 2 tablespoons Fresh basil or parsley. Serve over spaghetti, lasagna noodles, or your favorite pasta.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Tongs
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 28gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1517mgPotassium: 1244mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1155IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 6mg