Bolognese Sauce

 

1/2

lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef

1/2

lb bulk mild Italian pork sausage

1

large onion, chopped (1 cup)

1

medium carrot, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

1

medium stalk celery, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

4

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1

can (28 oz) Muir Glen® organic whole peeled tomatoes, undrained

1

can (15 oz) Muir Glen® organic tomato sauce

1/2

cup dry red wine

1/4

cup chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley

2

teaspoons dried basil leaves, crushed

2

teaspoons dried oregano leaves, crushed

1/2

teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)

1/4

teaspoon pepper

• 1 In 4-quart saucepan, cook beef, sausage, onion, carrot, celery and garlic over medium heat, stirring frequently, until beef and sausage are thoroughly cooked; drain.
• 2 Stir in tomatoes, breaking up with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• 3 Serve over cooked pasta as desired.