"Always keep your words soft and sweet ... just in case you have to eat them."

2/25/16

 
This fettuccine features a delicious, homemade ground beef sauce that will quickly become a family favorite at your house! 

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 cups chopped onions

3/4 cup chopped carrots

3/4 cup chopped celery

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 1/2 lb extra-lean ground beef

1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth

1/2 cup red wine, nonalcoholic red wine or apple cider

1 tablespoon tomato paste 

2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

6 oz uncooked fettuccine

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1/2 cup Parmesan-style grated topping

Directions:

In 4-quart pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions, carrots, celery and garlic in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Add beef; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked. Drain.

Stir in broth, wine, tomato paste, thyme, oregano and tomatoes. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover; cook 5 to 8 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.

Meanwhile, cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.

Stir parsley into sauce. Serve sauce over fettuccine; sprinkle with Parmesan-style topping. Enjoy!

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