Dana's Bolognese Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the ingredients

   Chop the onion, carrot, and celery. Mince the garlic. Set aside.

2. 2

   Cook the vegetables

   In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Add the garlic and meat

   Add the minced garlic and ground beef to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

4. 4

   Deglaze and simmer

   Add the red wine and let it simmer for a couple of minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and salt. Bring to a simmer.

5. 5

   Simmer the sauce

   Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning with black pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Cook the spaghetti

   In a separate pot, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

7. 7

   Combine and serve

   Toss the cooked spaghetti with the Bolognese sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and grated Pecorino cheese.