Description
A rich and hearty Italian sauce that transforms humble ingredients into a flavorful dish, perfect for pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 pound ground beef or a mix of beef and pork
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, stirring frequently for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the ground beef (or mix), cooking until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Mix in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and basil, followed by salt and pepper.
- Pour in the red wine, if using, and let it simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and allow to simmer for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor.
- Finish with fresh parsley for garnish.
Notes
Avoid rushing the simmering process to achieve a fuller flavor. Consider chopping vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg