Best Ritas Pasta And Meat Sauce Recipes

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SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH GROUND BEEF



Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef image

This recipe has been handed down from my mother. It is a family favorite and will not be replaced! (Definite husband pleaser!)

Provided by Hank's Mom

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, and green pepper in a large saucepan. Cook and stir until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain grease.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into the pan. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer spaghetti sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 930.8 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

RITA'S PASTA SAUCE



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I came up with this recipe one day, when I wanted something spicy and easy to make. I let everyone add their own Cajun seasoning as my daughter does not like spice. Serve with a salad and garlic bread and supper is ready in a half hour.

Provided by melsmom

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning, to taste
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomato soup

Steps:

  • Chop chicken in 1-inch cubes.
  • Fry in olive oil in a large skillet until cooked.
  • Add onion, peppers, garlic and celery seed.
  • Fry for a couple of minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, soup and Cajun seasoning.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Serve over hot cooked pasta.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.7, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 880.9, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 14.4, Protein 16.7

RITA'S SPINACH CASSEROLE



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This is a quick and delicious way to get kids to eat spinach! Ground beef and tomato sauce are layered in a casserole with spinach and mozzarella cheese.

Provided by KSBEESON

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 ½ cups farfalle (bow tie) pasta, uncooked
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a pan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Crumble ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly until evenly browned. Drain excess grease, and stir in the tomato sauce, sour cream and thyme.
  • Place the cooked pasta into the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Pour the ground beef mixture over the pasta. Cover with a layer of spinach. Top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through and lightly browned on the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 583.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

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