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Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- 2
Add Garlic and Meat
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the ground veal, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the better the flavor.
- 5
Cook the Spaghetti
While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 6
Combine and Serve
Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the fresh basil. Serve the sauce over the cooked spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan cheese to taste.



