Spaghetti Bolognese

Meat Sauce In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat.

Meat Sauce Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, grated carrot, and chopped celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.

Meat Sauce Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

Meat Sauce Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, red wine, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Pasta While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the cooked pasta.

Garnish Serve the cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.