Simple Veal Pasta Sauce

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   If you are using fresh tomatoes, peel them by dipping them in boiling water for 1 minute, then squeeze off their skin.

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   Halve the tomatoes, scoop out their seeds without squeezing, and chop up coarsely.

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   Put 2 tablespoons of butter and the vegetable oil in a small saucepan and turn on the heat to medium high.

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   Cook the onion, stirring from time to time, until it becomes colored a pale gold.

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   Add the ground veal, and turn it over several times, using a wooden spoon, to brown it all over.

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   Add the cut-up tomato, salt, and several grindings of pepper, and with your wooden spoon turn over all ingredients two or three times.

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   Cook at a steady but gentle simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

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   Cook and drain the pasta and toss it immediately and thoroughly with the sauce, swirling into it the remaining tablespoon of butter and the grated Parmesan.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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