Ragu Toscano

Serves 4
AlisonAlison

From the Cooking Class in Florence

ingredients

  • 2-3 T extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1-2 carrots, minced
  • 1-2 stalks celery, minces
  • 1/3 pound ground beef
  • 1/3 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 c. red wine
  • 1 pound fresh tomatoes, peeled
  • 1 T tomato paste

directions

  • 1

    Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.

  • 2

    Add the onion, carrot, and celery; cook until onion is slightly browned and the carrot and celery have begun to soften (about 3 minutes). Add the ground meats and cook until browned.

  • 3

    Add the wine, cook until reduced. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Break up the meat into tiny pieces and incorporate well into the tomatoes.

  • 4

    Reduce heat and cook for two hours with the pot half covered with a lid. If the ragu appears to become dry, add a little warm water.

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