Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 28 oz can San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute before incorporating ground beef. Cook until browned (approximately 7 minutes).
- Pour in red wine and let it simmer until reduced (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in canned tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low.
- Allow the sauce to simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes; longer is better for flavor development.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving over pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg