Quick Ragu Bolognese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 18 ounces meat loaf mix or 6 ounces each lean ground beef, lean ground veal, and lean ground pork
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped carrot
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped celery
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, basil, and olive oil in juice
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1 pound spaghetti
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add meat, onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; saute until meat begins to brown, about 8 minutes.
- Add wine and cook until wine evaporates, stirring often, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes with juices, half and half, and oregano.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, about 25 minutes.
- Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite.
- Drain and divide among 4 plates.
- Spoon sauce over pasta.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
olive oil, mix, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, red wine, tomatoes, fresh oregano, spaghetti, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/quick-ragu-bolognese-108953 (may not work)