Bolognese Sauce

1 lb Chopped beef
1/2 lb Chopped pork or sausage meat
4 tb Olive oil
1 Onion; chopped
2 Cloves garlic; crushed
1 Carrot; grated
1 Stalk celery; grated
2 tb Tomato paste
28 oz Can tomato puree
28 oz Can Italian tomatoes, crushed by hand
2 c -Water
Salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot lightly brown garlic in olive oil and discard. Add onion, celery and carrot and sauté until translucent. Add meat and lightly brown stirring often. Add tomato paste and simmer 1 min. Add tomatoes, tomato puree and water and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours stirring often. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve over cooked hot pasta or rice. OPTION: instead of 2 cups water, you may add 1 cup water and 1 cup red wine (dry). This sauce may also be prepared in a slow cooker.

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