Nonna Consuelo'S Authentic Italian Bolognese Sauce (From Live Wi

1. 1

   Brown, crumble and drain the meat. Set it aside.

2. 2

   Peel onion, carrots and celery. Cut them in small pieces and finely chop them in food processor to a puree consistency.

3. 3

   In a 10 quart non-stick pot pour the olive oil and cook the pureed vegetables for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, at medium heat.

4. 4

   Add the meat, the tomatoes, the bouillon cubes, the garlic, the pepper and the sugar to the cooked vegetables.

5. 5

   Cook at low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

6. 6

   Finely chop the basil and crush the oregano. Add them to the cooking sauce.

7. 7

   Cook the sauce for an additional 11/2 hours. Add the can of tomato paste to thicken sauce, if needed.

8. 8

   Remove the garlic, put it on a small dish and crush it into a puree consistency using a fork. Put it back in the sauce, stirring thoroughly.

9. 9

   Cook sauce for 5 more minutes.

10. 10

    **Note: Generally, the sauce is done when the garlic is soft.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.