Instructions: For the Meat Sauce: Brown ground beef in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often. (Makes 2 1/2 cups)

For the Tomato, Basil And Italian Cheese Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often. (Makes 3 cups)

This recipe yields 2 1/2 to 3 cups.

Comments: Its Americas most popular pasta sauce and now you can whip up clones of two varieties at home at a fraction of the cost. Just snag yourself a large can of tomato sauce and a few other common ingredients and get simmering. These recipes duplicate the traditional "Meat" variety of the sauce and the newer "Chunky Garden Style" version with tomato, basil and Italian cheese. Feel free to doctor these sauces up with your own creative additions just as many do to perk up real Ragu.

Yield: 2 1/2 to 3 cups

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