simple meat sauce with pasta

Nothing beats a simple bolognese sauce with pasta for dinner. It is simple to make and it is the definition of comfort food. You were probably served this as a child and have loved it since. It is a staple of any pasta lover's diet. meat sauce over pasta might be one of those simple food pleasures that many of us share. It is simple to make so whenever you are getting the craving you can easily make it at home.

Ingredients:
8 tomatoes
one onion
4 cloves of garlic
2 pounds of ground beef, that is about a kilo
half a cup of tomato paste
three cups of water
olive oil
salt
pepper


Method:
To start get a pot of water boiling for the pasta and to skin the tomatoes. next make an x in the bottom of each of the tomatoes. Then dice the onion, and garlic. When the water comes to a boil place the tomatoes in the water for about 30 seconds to a minute. Take the tomatoes out of the water after 30 seconds and rinse with cold water. This should make the skins of the tomatoes come off easily. Once the skins are removed, dice the tomatoes. In a pot, cook the onions in olive oil until they become translucent which should take about 3-4 minutes.  Then add the ground beef. Brown the ground beef while breaking it up with a spatula or a wood kitchen spoon. This should take about 8 to 10 minutes. Then add the diced tomatoes and the garlic. Cook for another 3 minutes. Next take a potato masher and mash the tomato and meat mixture. This will break the tomatoes down so it will make a smooth sauce. Next ad the water and tomato paste. Stir thoroughly to make sure the tomato paste has mixed in properly. Simmer the sauce for about twenty minutes making sure to skim any of the scum that forms at the top. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with pasta and salad. Its a delicious, easy, and crowd pleasing dinner. It will sure to please. Enjoy!