Rich Homemade Pasta Sauce with Beef and Tomatoes - Lina Cooks

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 pounds of lean ground beef
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes (San Marzano preferred)
• 1 can of tomato sauce (15 oz)
• 1 tablespoon concentrated tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons of a good Italian herb blend