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Michael Feker’s Bolognese Sauce

Submitted By: Chef Michael Feker
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 large cloves of garlic, finely chopped
4 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled Italian tomatoes, with liquid
1 large stalk celery, chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
1/2 bunch Italian parsley, leaves chopped
4 large fresh oregano, chopped
4 sprigs of thyme, chopped
1 sprig of fresh rosemary, chopped
I bay leaf
1-cup Chianti or good Italian red wine
2 (16-ounce) cans tomatoes peeled Italian in brine with juice
Salt
Pepper
1/3 pound lean premium ground beef
1/3 pound ground pork or veal
1/3 pound ground lamb
Chili flakes
Olive oil
Butter
3 pounds pasta of your choice, cooked al dente

In a large cast-iron skillet, place the olive oil, chopped vegetables and cloves of garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes over medium heat, until garlic gets light tan and the onions translucent. Remove vegetables and set aside. In the same oil add butter and increase heat. Add the meat and brown. Add herbs and deglaze with wine. Cook until the liquid is evaporated. Add tomatoes and cook at low heat. Let simmer for about 1.5 hours partially covered and 30 minutes not covered, as needed.

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