Quick Bolognese Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons light olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 lbs ground chuck
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3/4 cup dry red wine
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup heavy cream
• fresh basil
• parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 saute onion, celery, and carrot in olive oil. cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. add the ground beef; increase heat to medium-high. cook, stirring occasionally, until evenly brown, about 15 minutes.
• 2 season with garlic salt and pepper. stir in the wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. stir in the broth, tomato paste and tomatoes. bring to a boil then turn down heat and let simmer uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes. skim off fat if desired.
• 3 stir in heavy cream and heat but don't boil. serve sauce over hot pasta. garnish with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese.