Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLeone'sPasta Meat Sauce Recipe

Pasta Meat Sauce Recipe

Inspired by Leone's
Time45m
Serves4

Make Pasta Meat Sauce Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Meat Sauce

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.

  2. 2

    Cook Pasta

    Add 400 grams of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.

Preparing the Meat Sauce

  1. 4

    Sauté Onions and Garlic

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped large onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

  2. 5

    Brown the Beef

    Add 500 grams of ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, approximately 5-7 minutes.

  3. 6

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Stir in 400 grams of crushed canned tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well.

  4. 7

    Simmer Sauce

    Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Combining and Serving

  1. 8

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained pasta to the meat sauce and toss gently to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the sauce.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve the pasta with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy your meal!

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