Bolognese Sauce

By Tom421

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 celery, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 6 ounces Italian sausage, skinned
• 1 cup red wine (Merlot or Pinot Nior recommended)
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon dry)
• 1 teaspoon fresh sage

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from col130.mail.live.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pan. Add celery, carrot, onion, and garlic and cook about 5 minutes.

Add meat and cook 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. De-glaze pan with wine; let it reduce.

Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients and stir; simmer for about 1 hour.

Serve over fresh, hot pasta.