another red sauce

actually one of the most popular ones - seconds were ordered all around... keep in mind - if ya use good stuff ya don't need to add sugar... something that while I don't mind adding more simple carbs to my diet - it shouldn't be needed if ya get the sauce right. And sorry, no left overs today!


1# ground beef
Cook until brown
¼ large sweet onion
cook on high until onions are clear and the meat is starting to stick and make a nice fond
1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar – add when hot and stir till quiet
½ carrot, pureed (small food processor)
1 whole red pepper flamed on open flame on stove till just slightly burnt then puree in small food processor (or big one – but make nice and smooth)
1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp of basil, 1 tsp of oregano, ½ teaspoon thyme
Reduce heat only slightly

Stir in and use to lift fond:
28 oz can of organic crushed tomatoes w/basil

Add ½ cup red wine

3-4 cloves of garlic pressed into it

Some salt to taste
Reduce to bare simmer
Let simmer for at least 15 minutes best longer than 30 min (longer the better).

Add a touch of red wine 10 minutes before serving.

Cook 1# pasta, drain and put into sauce. Toss till well mixed over simmer heat. Turn heat off – serve in a bowl with fresh grated parm cheese and some red pepper flakes (if so desired).