Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onions chopped
  • 2 each garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup carrots minced
  • 1/4 cup celery minced
  • 8 ounces veal ground
  • 2 cups tomatoes drained canned italian, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 1 dash nutmeg

Method

  • In heavy 1 1/2-quart saucepan heat oil; add onion and garlic and saute until onion is translucent.
  • Add tomatoes.
  • Stir for one minute then add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Stir constantly with a fork, until meat is crumbly and loses its pink color.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until some of liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes; add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick and creamy, about 30 minutes.