Name: Pasta perfect
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small brown onion (80g), chopped finely; 1 medium carrot (120g), chopped finely; 1 trimmed celery stalk (100g), chopped finely; 2 clove garlic, sliced thinly; 500 gram beef mince; 500 gram pork mince; 1/2 cup (125ml) milk; 1/2 cup (125ml) dry white wine; 2 gram x 400 cans crushed tomatoes; 1 cup (250ml) beef stock; 500 gram penne

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 small brown onion (80g), chopped finely

1 medium carrot (120g), chopped finely

1 trimmed celery stalk (100g), chopped finely

2 clove garlic, sliced thinly

500 gram beef mince

500 gram pork mince

1/2 cup (125ml) milk

1/2 cup (125ml) dry white wine

2 gram x 400 cans crushed tomatoes

1 cup (250ml) beef stock

500 gram penne

Method

1.Heat oil in large saucepan, add onion, carrot, celery and garlic; cook, stirring, until celery softens. Add minces; cook, stirring, until browned. Add milk and wine; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated. Add undrained tomatoes; cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add stock; bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 30 minutes.

2.Meanwhile, cook pasta in large saucepan of boiling water until tender; drain. Serve sauce with pasta.

We’ve used penne pasta in this recipe, but feel free to use spaghetti, if you prefer. Stir in ⅓ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves just before serving, if you like.
Note

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