Hearty Homemade Ground Beef Pasta Sauce Freezer-Friendly, Flavor-Packed & Budget-Smart!
This rich, savory Ground Beef Pasta Sauce is the perfect make-ahead recipe for busy families. Loaded with vegetables, lean protein, and Italian herbs, it’s a healthy, freezer-friendly sauce that works for pasta, lasagna, stuffed peppers, casseroles, and more. Perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, and large family batches!
Ingredients:
3 lbs ground beef
2 medium onions, minced
7–8 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (30 oz each) tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
3 large bell peppers, diced
3 tbsp Italian seasoning
3 tbsp salt-free seasoning OR 1 1/2 tbsp salt
2 tsp ground black pepper (optional if your seasoning blend already contains it)
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup sugar (reduces acidity in tomato sauce)
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Add onions, garlic, bell peppers, and diced tomatoes. Stir well to combine.
Sprinkle in Italian seasoning and salt-free seasoning (or salt + pepper).
Pour in the tomato sauce and water. Mix thoroughly.
Add the sugar to balance acidity and gently stir.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese, reduce heat to low, and let the sauce simmer for 45 minutes.
Allow the sauce to cool completely.
Transfer into labeled freezer bags or airtight containers.
Freeze until ready to use simply thaw, reheat, and enjoy!
Recipe Benefits:
Freezer-Friendly Meal Prep Recipe: Perfect for batch cooking, busy schedules, and family meal planning.
High-Protein Ground Beef Sauce: Supports muscle repair and keeps you fuller longer.
Vegetable-Rich: Bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes add vitamins, antioxidants, and natural sweetness.
Budget-Friendly Family Dinner: Makes a large amount at a low cost great for feeding a crowd.
Versatile Italian Meat Sauce: Ideal for spaghetti, baked ziti, lasagna, stuffed shells, and meal prep bowls.
Healthy Weeknight Dinner: Made with simple, wholesome ingredients no preservatives.
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Create this flavorful Homemade Ground Beef Pasta Sauce packed with onions, peppers, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan. A freezer-friendly, budget-friendly meal prep recipe perfect for pasta, lasagna, casseroles, and easy weeknight dinners. Healthy, hearty, and family-approved!
