MAKE A BOLOGNESE SAUCE

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The Maccioni family runs Le Cirque and Osteria Del Circo, two of New York's celebrated restaurants, and the menu bears the distinctive stamp of co-owner Egidiana Maccioni. This version is Egi's favorite way to prepare the Italian classic Bolognese Sauce is adapted from "The Maccioni Family Cookbook."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Ground Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small carrot (about 3/4 cup), peeled and grated
1 stalk celery (about 1/2 cup), finely chopped
1 large red onion, peeled and finely chopped
1/3 pound ground beef
1/4 pound ground pork
2 cups canned peeled whole tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons heavy cream, (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook for 2 minutes. Add beef and pork; cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is nicely browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and 1/4 cup water, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Remove from heat; stir in heavy cream, if desired. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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