For a sweeter sauce, add a teaspoon of sugar during the last 10 minutes of simmering. To deepen the flavor, add a tablespoon of tomato paste along with the crushed tomatoes. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage. Consider adding a splash of red wine while simmering for an even more complex flavor profile.
Versatile Tomato Sauce
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME55 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS12
A robust and savory tomato sauce, simmered to perfection and infused with the rich flavors of ground beef and pepperoni. Ideal for coating your favorite pasta or layering in a lasagna, this sauce offers a delightful kick that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate23 g
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Cholesterol97 mg
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Fiber6 g
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Protein27 g
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Saturated Fat13 g
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Sodium2509 mg
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Sugar15 g
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Fat40 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
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StepIn a medium skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until softened and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
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StepIn a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until almost browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain off any excess grease. Add the caramelized onions and garlic to the ground beef and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring to combine.
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StepIn a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, combine crushed tomato sauce and diced stewed tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer the sauce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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StepStir in pepperoni slices, ground beef mixture, and diced green bell pepper into the sauce. Cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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StepStir in chopped mushrooms, garlic salt, sea salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, dried oregano, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, stirring occasionally. Serve hot over your favorite pasta or use in lasagna.
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Verda Windler
Jul 1, 2025Easy to follow and tasted fantastic! My family loved it on spaghetti.
Roman Rau
Jun 30, 2025This is now my go-to tomato sauce recipe! The pepperoni adds such a unique flavor.
Luisa Mertz
Jun 27, 2025I added a bit of red wine as suggested and it was amazing!
Emanuel Bosco
Jun 10, 2025Freezes well, which is a huge plus for meal prepping.