Olive Garden Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 celery stick, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 8 ounces ground beef
• 6 ounces Italian sausage (skinned)
• 1 cup red wine
• 18 ounces chopped tomatoes, crushed
• Salt (as needed)
• Pepper (as needed)
• 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
• 1 teaspoon chopped sage
• 12 ounces dry fettuccine

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pan. Add celery, carrot, onion, garlic and cook gently about 5 minutes.
2. Add the meat, cook 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Deglaze pan with wine, let reduce.
4. Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients, simmer slowly about 1 hour.
5. Cook the pasta, drain, toss with sauce.

Attribution

Source: Giacomo Ciabattini, executive chef of Olive Garden - highdesert.com