Name: Pasta Bolognese
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 large onion; 2 stalks celery; 1 carrot; 4 oz. smoked ham; 1 c. water; 3 to 4 cans whole tomatoes; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp. salt; dash of black pepper; 1 tsp. dried thyme; 1/3 c. white wine or chicken broth; 10 to 12 oz. spaghetti or other pasta

1

In a skillet, saute ground beef in 1 tablespoon oil until meat loses its pinkness.

2

Transfer to a pan.

3

Peel and chop onion. Dice celery and carrot.

4

Chop ham into small pieces.

5

Saute in remaining oil with onion, celery and carrot.

6

Transfer to pan with ground beef and combine.

7

Add water, tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper and thyme.

8

Cover and cook about 20 minutes.

9

Add chicken broth and cook for a few more minutes.

10

Cook pasta and drain well. Serve with sauce.

Pasta Bolognese

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