Classic Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Ingredients (12)

• 6 to 8 ounces ground beef (it shouldn't be too lean, or the sugo will be dry)
• Optional: 2 ounces pancetta (minced; if you omit it increase the beef)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 medium onion (minced)
• 1/2 carrot (minced)
• 1 stalk celery (minced)
• 1/2 cup red wine (dry)
• 3/4 cup tomatoes (crushed or 2 tablespoons tomato paste dissolved in 1/2 cup water)
• 8 ounces beef broth (If you don't have any, dissolve half a bouillon cube in a cup of boiling water)
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pound pasta
• Garnish: freshly grated Parmigiano