How to Make Pasta Sauce

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cook 1 lb.

   of ground beef in a frying pan.
   
   Pour a 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) layer of vegetable oil in the pan and stir the beef until it's almost browned.
   
   When it's almost ready, add in 1 finely chopped small onion and dust the beef with a light layer of garlic powder.
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   Step 2: Drain the grease from the beef.

   To drain the beef, tip the pan over until the grease pours out.
   
   You can keep the beef in the pan by placing a plate below the beef, which will keep the beef from falling down as the grease drips out below the plate. , You can also use a fork to mash the tomatoes, but the consistency will be a bit thicker. ,,,, Stir the ingredients together. , Then, reduce the heat. , This will be enough to blend the flavors and soften the veggies. , Stir the beef and sauce so the beef absorbs the rich and spicy flavors of the sauce. , This sauce will be perfect with any pasta, especially a simple spaghetti or ravioli.
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   Step 3: Mash one can of whole tomatoes with a potato masher.

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   Step 4: Add 1 large can of tomato sauce and 1 small can of tomato paste to the mashed tomatoes.

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   Step 5: Stir the tomato ingredients together.

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   Step 6: Add one pinch of cayenne pepper

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   Step 7: one pinch of sugar

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   Step 8: and lightly dust the sauce with garlic powder.

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   Step 9: Add 1/2 of a finely chopped green pepper

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    Step 10: 5-8 finely chopped white mushrooms

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    Step 11: and 1 finely chopped rib of celery to the sauce.

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    Step 12: Heat the sauce over medium-high heat until it bubbles.

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    Step 13: Let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes.

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    Step 14: Add the beef to the sauce.

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    Step 15: Serve.

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