Post by @elle.marino

Bolognese aka Ragu aka Meat Sauce Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 1 cup mirepoix (diced onion, carrots, and celery) 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes 1 can (15 oz) tomato purée ½ cup red wine 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp parsley Salt and black pepper, to taste Directions •Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the mirepoix and sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened. •Add the ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and parsley and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. •Stir in the fresh garlic and tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes. •Pour in the red wine and let it simmer for 3–5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. •Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato purée & stir everything together and adjust seasonings to taste. •Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is rich, thick, and flavorful. -Serve over your favorite pasta and finish with Locatelli Pecorino Romano & Ricotta ##italianfood##pastatiktok##bolognese##cookwithme##EasyRecipe