Name: Quick and Easy Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 large yellow onion, cut into 2-inch chunks; 1 large carrot, peeled and thickly sliced; 1 large stalk celery, thickly sliced; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup whole milk; Pinch of nutmeg; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 1 (28-ounce) can whole San Marzano or other good quality tomatoes with thick juice; 12 ounces cooked pasta (for serving)

1 In a food processor, combine the onion, carrot, and celery. Pulse until finely chopped.

2 In a deep, wide skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, or until soft and translucent but not browned.

3 Add the ground beef to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Add the salt and pepper. Break the meat up with a fork or a potato masher and cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, mashing it until it is crumbly and no longer pink. You are not actually browning the meat, just cooking it until it no longer looks raw.

4 Add the milk to the skillet and simmer, stirring often, for about 4 minutes, or until the milk has almost completely evaporated. Stir in the nutmeg.

5 Add the wine to the skillet and continue to simmer for about 5 minutes, or until it has almost evaporated.

6 Pour the tomatoes into a bowl and squish them with your hands to break them up so there are no large pieces. Add them to the skillet and bring the sauce to a simmer. Turn the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick. If the sauce begins to look dry, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons hot water. Taste and add more salt and pepper if you feel it's needed.

7 Serve the sauce over a bed of cooked pasta. Did you love the recipe? Give us some stars and leave a comment below!