Simple Bolognese

Name: Simple Bolognese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 celery stalk, minced; 1 carrot, peeled and minced; 1 pound ground beef chuck; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 8 fresh basil leaves, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

12 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 celery stalk, minced
1 carrot, peeled and minced
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Directions

1

In a large skillet, heat the oil over a medium flame.
2

When almost smoking, add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is very tender, about 8 minutes.
3

Add the celery and carrot and saute for 5 minutes.
4

Increase the heat to high, add the ground beef, and saute until the meat is no longer pink, breaking up any large lumps, about 10 minutes.
5

Add the tomatoes, parsley, basil, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, and cook over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens, about 30 minutes.
6

Stir in the cheese, then season with more salt and pepper to taste.
7

(The sauce can be made 1 day ahead.
8

Cool, then cover and refrigerate.
9

Rewarm over medium heat before using.)