Spaghetti With Quick Bolognese Sauce

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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion -- minced
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1 can crushed tomatoes -- in puree (16 oz)
1 teaspoon salt and ground black pepper
1 Cup parmesan cheese
10 cloves garlic
1 medium carrot -- chopped coarse
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup heavy cream
12 ounces spaghetti
 

Preparation:

For The Sauce: Heat butter in a large saucepan. Add fennel, onion, and carrot; sauté‚until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef; cook over medium-low heat until meat just loses pink color, about 3 minutes. Stir in red wine and simmer 1 minute until wine evaporates. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover partially and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Stir in heavy cream; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste. Cover and keep warm. Meanwhile bring 6 quarts water to boil in a soup kettle. Add 1 tbs salt and the spaghetti. Cook for 9 minutes, or until just tender. Drain pasta and transfer to a warm serving bowl. Pour hot sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with parsley and cheese and serve immediately.