Ingredients

2 (15 oz) cans Contadina® Tomato Sauce

2 (6 oz) cans Contadina® Tomato Paste

1 lb lean ground beef

2 cups water

1 tbsp dried oregano

1 tbsp dried basil

3/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp sugar

Preparation

  1. Place ground beef in a 4 quart saucepan over medium high heat.
  2. Cook beef, breaking up into pieces, until no longer pink.
  3. Drain beef and wipe excess grease out of pot with paper towels. Return beef to saucepan.
  4. Add Contadina tomato sauce, Contadina tomato paste and water. Raise heat to high.
  5. Add remaining ingredients. Stir until blended.
  6. Place cover on saucepan and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Serve over freshly cooked pasta.