Simple Meat Sauce

Here's a recipe for a simple meat sauce that tastes great served over fresh pasta, and also works well as a lasagna sauce. Enjoy!

Simple Meat Sauce

• 1 lb ground beef (or veal)
• s&p
• 1 tsp herb de provence
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, diced
• 1 - 24 oz jar fresh mashed tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 2 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tbsp brown sugar

1. In a non-stick pan over med-high heat, start browning beef. When meat is half cooked, season w/ s&p and herb de provence, then add onions. Toss in garlic after 5 minutes, then cook for another 2 minutes before adding tomatoes.
2. Pour tomatoes in pan, then reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occassionaly. Serve and ENJOY!