Lovely & Simple Bolognese Sauce

This is very hearty and is even better the next day.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  carrot, chopped
• 3  cloves garlic, chopped
• 1  lb ground beef
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
• 10  fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  freshly grated romano cheese
•  add  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Saute onion and garlic in large pan till soft.
2. Add carrot and celery and cook a few minutes, then add beef and saute on higher heat for about 8 minutes.
3. Add parsley, basil and tomatoes and cook until sauce gets thick.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Top off with romano cheese.
6. Optional- sometimes I add just a touch of jar marinara sauce at the end to give it a saucier consistency.