Tomato Sauce With Beef Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Olive oil1 Tablespoon
 1 small carrot, chopped fine
 1 small onion, chopped fine
 1 clove garlic, chopped fine
 1 pound good-quality ground chuck
 Red wine1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar1 Teaspoon
 Ripe plum tomatoes6 Cup (16 tbs), canned
 Finely chopped basil1 Tablespoon, dried
 Tomato Paste1 Tablespoon
 Salt1 1/2 Teaspoon
  black pepper1

Directions

1. In a heavy saucepan, heat the oil and saute the carrot for 2 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook over high heat for 3 minutes. Add the meat, and cook over high heat for about 5 minutes until the red color disappears
2. Add the wine, sugar, pureed tomatoes, basil, tomato paste, salt, and pepper to taste. Lower the heat to moderate, bring to boil, and simmer half covered for 1 1/2 hours. Stir frequently, every 10 minutes or so, then serve over hot cooked pasta.
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