Pasta Bolognese

Ingredients:
1 pack (400 g) spaghetti, cooked per package directions
7 strips bacon, chopped
1/4 kg ground beef
1 pc hungarian sausage, diced
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 cup dry wine (optional)
2 cans (385 g each) Italian style spaghetti sauce


Directions:
1. Cook bacon until brown. Remove excess fat. Add 3 tbsp oil, ground beef and sausage. Cook for 5 minutes. Add vegetables and wine. Simmer for 30 minutes if wine is added. Otherwise, simmer only for 10 minutes.
2. Add spaghetti sauce and 1/3 tsp iodized salt (or 1 tsp rock salt). Cook for another 10 minutes. Pour over cooked spaghetti. Top with grated cheese if desired.

Makes 12 servings.
Excellent source of Iron - prevents anemia.


Source: #728, Del Monte Kitchenomics