Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 1 carrot (diced)
  • 1 celery rib (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ½ pound ground beef (80% lean)
  • 6 oz. ground Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
  • 1 cup red wine (see note 1)
  • 18 oz can ground/crushed tomatoes (see note 2)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (or 1/4 tsp dry)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh sage (or 1/4 tsp dry)
  • Salt/Pepper (to taste)
  • 12 oz. spaghetti ((3/4 of a 1 lb. box.))
  • Fresh parsley (to garnish)
  • Parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Instruction

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan.
  • Add the onions, carrots, and celery and cook until softened. About 5 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and sausage. Cook and crumble until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Add the garlic during the last minute.
  • Deglaze the pan with the wine and use a silicone spatula to "clean" the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the tomatoes and seasonings. Let simmer for one hour, partially covered.
  • Taste it and season with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain well. Use kitchen tongs to toss the spaghetti into the saucepan with the pasta sauce.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese and serve!