Italian Bolognese Pasta with Ground Beef

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 1 pound pasta

Method

1. 01
   In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
2. 02
   Add minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
3. 03
   Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
4. 04
   Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. 05
   Pour in the red wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half.
6. 06
   Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, dried oregano, and dried basil. Stir to combine.
7. 07
   Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the sauce simmer for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
8. 08
   Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. 09
   Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
10. 10
    Serve the Bolognese sauce over the cooked pasta, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.