Authentic Rigatoni Bolognese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 carrots, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 white onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, to saute
2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs veal
2 cups red wine, chianti a must
1 (29 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, San Marzano is best
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 lb rigatoni pasta
fresh parsley (to garnish)

Preparation

Put the olive oil into a pan. Add the chopped veggies and saute until the celery softens.
Add ground beef or veal and saute until meat browns.
Add your favorite red wine (the alcohol will be absorbed during cooking process).
Add the crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste and allow this to simmer over low heat for at least an hour until sauce thickens.
Boil rigatoni in hot, salted water.
To plate the dish, put the rigatoni in a bowl, pour some sauce on top and garnish with some fresh parsley.