Traditional Vivo Bolognese

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef, pork, and veal)
• 1/4 cup Vivo Vinegar
• 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Cooked pasta, for serving

Instructions:

1. Sauté Aromatics:
   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
   • Add minced garlic, chopped carrots, and chopped celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until vegetables are softened.
2. Brown Ground Beef:
   • Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the ground beef to the center. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink.
3. Deglaze with Vivo Red Wine Vinegar:
   • Pour Vivo Red Wine Vinegar into the skillet and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for a minute to reduce slightly.
4. Add Remaining Ingredients:
   • Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, dried oregano, dried basil, and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Simmer:
   • Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together.
6. Adjust Seasoning and Serve:
   • Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little more beef broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
   • Serve the Bolognese sauce over cooked pasta of your choice.
   • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or grated cheese if preferred.