Name: Better Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped; 1 celery stalk, finely chopped; 1 14-oz can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1/2 cup red wine; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving; Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through.
Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
Pour in the red wine and simmer for a few minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer, uncovered, for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the Bolognese sauce over cooked pasta of your choice. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

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