Darlene's Meat or "Bolognese" Sauce

 

 

Ingredients:

 

1 lb ground pork/1 lb ground beef OR 2 lbs ground beef
4 TBS Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 TBS Crushed Garlic
3 TBS minced onion
3 TBS minced carrot
2 Cans Crushed Tomatoes (28 oz)
½ can or tube Tomato Paste
1/2 Cup Water
3/4 Cup Red Wine  
2 TBS Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
Pinch of Sugar
½  TBS Oregano
½ TBS Parsley
5 large basil leaves, shredded
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp black pepper
Pinch of Hot Pepper Flakes Pepper to taste

Directions:

Sautee the onions and carrots in the olive oil on medium/high in the bottom of a heavy bottomed sauce pot, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add in the chopped garlic, keep stirring being careful not to brown. When the veggies are softened and beginning to carmelize, stir in the tomato paste.

Add the chopped meat into the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, stir and break up the meat, cooking until it just begins to brown.  Drain off any excess fat that accumulates.  Add in the tomatoes and all remaining ingredients. Bring up to a low boil. Let boil for about 2-3 mins then reduce to a simmer.

Let simmer covered at least an hour, the longer the better. Right before serving, take of the heat and add in the grated cheese. Can be put into airtight container and reheated for 2-3 days afterwards. It also freezes well.