Tomato #1

BOLOGNESE SAUCE
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 rib celery, finely chopped
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ lb ground beef
¼ lb ground pork
¾ c dry red wine
1 c crushed tomatoes
1 c beef broth
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp chopped basil or parsley

Directions: Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in celery, carrot, onion, and garlic, and cook until celery and onion are soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Add beef and pork, increase heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring and breaking meat up, until meat is no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Add wine, and reduce heat to medium so wine simmers. Cook until reduce to about 1/3 cup liquid, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, and oregano. Partially cover, and cook until thick, 40 to 45 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and basil/parsley.

Makes: 6 servings

Calories: 216 cal
Fat: 11 gm
Carbohydrate: 9 gm
Protein: 16 gm

From: low carb recipes at www.prevention.com