A meaty saute of onions, ground beef and pork is simmered with tomatoes, garlic, carrots, peas, bay leaves and olive oil. Serve over a hearty pasta shape such as penne.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 (15 ounce) can baby peas
- 1 cup water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
PREPARATION:
In a large skillet cook ground beef, ground pork, and onion until brown.
In a large saucepan mix together the tomatoes, garlic, carrots, peas, water, bay leaves, olive oil, and salt. Add meat mixture. Bring to a boil. Cover partially, and reduce to a simmer. Cook for one hour, stirring occasionally.