Authentic Rigatoni Bolognese

Ingredients

• 4 carrots, chopped
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, to saute
• 2 lbs ground beef or veal
• 2 cups red wine, chianti a must

• 1 (29 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, San Marzano is best
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 lb rigatoni pasta
• fresh parsley (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Put the olive oil into a pan. Add the chopped veggies and saute until the celery softens.

2. 2

   Add ground beef or veal and saute until meat browns.

3. 3

   Add your favorite red wine (the alcohol will be absorbed during cooking process).

4. 4

   Add the crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste and allow this to simmer over low heat for at least an hour until sauce thickens.

5. 5

   Boil rigatoni in hot, salted water.

6. 6

   To plate the dish, put the rigatoni in a bowl, pour some sauce on top and garnish with some fresh parsley.