Fettuccini w/ Bolognese Sauce

Dear Readers,

Are you trying to find an inexpensive meal to feed your family? All you have to do is purchase organic ground beef, a few vegetables, and a box of pasta. Within 30 minutes you can make a bolognese sauce that is healthy and satisfying. Tip you can always substitute the beef with ground turkey breast.

Ingredients
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 pound ground chuck beef
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano


Directions
In a large skillet brown the ground meat, about 10 minutes. After it is no longer pink drain the fat and place it in a bowl. Set aside. In a large skillet heat the olive oil. When almost smoking, add the onion and garlic and saute over medium heat until the onions become very soft, about 8 minutes. Add the celery and carrot and saute for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, parsley and basil and cook over medium low heat until the sauce thickens. Add the beef and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. This will take approximately 1/2 hour. Finish bolognese with Pecorino Romano.