Marinara Sauce with Ground Beef

This basic sauce is perfect with cooked pasta, polenta, spaghetti squash, and more! Be sure to use lo or no sodium tomatoes.

Marinara Sauce with Ground Beef

This basic sauce is perfect with cooked pasta, polenta, spaghetti squash, and more!
Print Recipe
CourseDinner, Main Course
Servings4
Calories272kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef 90/10
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning or oregano, basil, thyme

Instructions

  • Wash hands before preparing food.
  • Preheat a skillet over low heat while gathering ingredients.
  • Carefully add the oil to the skillet, then add the ground beef, stirring gently to break up the meat.
  • Cook until meat is browned, and the internal temperature reaches 160°F using a meat thermometer.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes and stir in Italian seasoning.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil then simmer over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring often.
  • Serve with cooked pasta, cooked polenta, cooked spaghetti squash, and more!

Notes

Serve with your favorite whole grain pasta, spaghetti squash or polenta! 
Nutrition Facts
Marinara Sauce with Ground Beef
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per 1 Serving
Calories
272
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
74
mg
25
%
Sodium
 
212
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
25
g
50
%
Vitamin D
 
1
µg
7
%
Calcium
 
80
mg
8
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
Potassium
 
707
mg
20
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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