Quick Meat Sauce from a Jar
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Quick Meat Sauce from a Jar, the ultimate go-to recipe for a hearty, flavor-packed meal in just 30 minutes! Featuring tender ground beef or turkey, sautéed onions, and garlic, this sauce gets its robust flavor with a sprinkling of dried oregano and a generous pour of jarred marinara sauce. Perfectly balanced with the option to add fresh basil and Parmesan cheese, this customizable recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. Whether spooned over al dente pasta, layered in lasagna, or served atop spaghetti squash for a low-carb twist, this versatile meat sauce is a must-try for busy cooks craving big flavors.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 24 ounces jarred marinara sauce
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
- 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the ground beef or ground turkey to the skillet. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until browned and fully cooked through.
Step 5
Season the meat with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Stir to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Step 6
Pour the jarred marinara sauce into the skillet. Stir well to combine with the meat and aromatics.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 8
Optional: Stir in torn fresh basil leaves for added flavor just before serving.
Step 9
Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta or use it as a filling for lasagna. Top with grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1443.6 grams (1443.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1978 |
| Total Fat 138.80g | 178% |
| Saturated Fat 49.90g | 250% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g | |
| Cholesterol 369mg | 123% |
| Sodium 5013mg | 218% |
| Total Carbohydrate 77.60g | 28% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.10g | 61% |
| Total Sugars 39.00g | |
| Protein 107.10g | 214% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1017mg | 78% |
| Iron 18mg | 102% |
| Potassium 3224mg | 69% |
Source of Calories