The BEST Bolognese

Step 1

add olive oil to a large pan with high sides and heat up at medium high heat

Step 2

at about a medium heat sauté the onions, carrots, and celery with cracked black pepper, and salt

Step 3

once the vegetables are translucent and soft add the garlic and sauté together for about 1 minute or so (don't burn it!)

Step 4

add the ground meat and break it up with a wooden spoon and cook just until it's cooked through (about 5-7 minutes) layer more salt & pepper

Step 5

drain some of the oil out of the pan (keep about 3 tbsp.)

Step 6

add the red wine (let the alcohol cook out) about 5 minutes

Step 7

add the tomato paste; sauté about 2-3 minutes

Step 8

crush the peeled whole tomatoes with your hands

Step 9

add both cans of tomatoes

Step 10

fill one of the cans about 3/4 full with water and add it

Step 11

add all of the seasonings and more salt & pepper TASTE IT! add as much as you need

Step 12

bring to a boil then lower and simmer for about 1 hour (add more water if needed)

Step 13

after 1 hour bring a large pot of water to boil and add salt. Then cook the pappardelle until al dente and drain and set aside pasta water

Step 14

save aside about two cups of pasta water before draining the pasta

Step 15

your sauce should be thick by now; add enough pasta water to bring it to a consistency that you desire

Step 16

add the basil and heavy cream about 5 minutes until you are ready to turn off the heat

Step 17

simmer for about 2-3 minutes

Step 18

add the pasta and smother with Pecorino Romano cheese

Step 19

DEVOUR and ENJOY!