Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients

1. 2 Tbsp olive oil
2. 1 onion, finely chopped
3. 1 carrot, finely chopped
4. 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
5. 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6. ½ lb ground beef
7. 6 oz Italian sausage, skinned
8. 1 cup red wine
9. 18 oz can crushed tomatoes, chopped (ground)
10. 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (1/4 tsp dry)
11. 1 tsp fresh sage, chopped (1/4 tsp dry)
12. Salt to taste
13. Pepper to taste

Procedures

1. HEAT oil in a large pan. Add celery, carrot, onion, garlic and cook about 5 minutes. Add meat and cook 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
2. DEGLAZE pan with wine; let reduce. Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients and stir. Simmer for about 1 hour.
3. SERVE over fresh, hot pasta.