Bolognese

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb. ground beef or turkey

• 2 large carrots, finely diced

• 2 stalk of celery, finely diced

• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp. olive oil

• 2 tbsp garlic powder

• 2 tbsp onion powder

• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme

• 4 oz can tomato paste

• 2-3 cups water

• 1 tbsp salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil over medium high heat in large skillet with deep sides.

2. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrot, celery and saute in oil or butter until very tender and even turn slightly brown on the edges, about 8 minutes.

3. Add the ground beef breaking it up with the back of your spoon, SLIGHTLY brown meat until no longer pink, about 7 minutes. While your meat is cooking, season it with salt and pepper, to taste.

4. Add remaining spices.

5. Add in tomato paste and 1 - 2 cup of water.

6. Let the sauce come to a boil, then turn it down to low (it should still be simmering) continue to stir for about 20 minutes. Continue to add water to thin sauce.

7. Continue to cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes.  It should be simmering the entire time and stir it occasionally so that it doesn't burn on the bottom. During this time, it should reduce into a nice, thick sauce. Add more water if too thick.

8. Serve over pasta or zoodles.