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Perfect Pasta Sauce

Recipe by Rudolph van Veen on InstagramAdded 9 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 45 to cook. A rich, savory pasta sauce made with ground veal, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic vegetables. Worcestershire sauce adds depth, while basil and Parmesan provide bright, cheesy notes, making it perfect for a comforting family dinner.

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Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy‑bottomed pan over low heat and gently sweat the finely chopped onion until soft and translucent.

  2. Sprinkle the salt over the onion, then add the finely chopped carrot and cook until the vegetables become soft and glossy.

  3. Add the ground veal and brown it, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.

  4. Season with chili flakes, then add the sliced ripe tomatoes and the canned peeled tomatoes, rinsing the can with a little water.

  5. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, parmesan rind, and basil leaves, cover the pan and let the sauce simmer on low heat for at least 30 minutes.

  6. Serve the sauce over freshly cooked pasta, topping with grated Parmesan and an extra basil leaf.

Tips while you cook

Sweat onions gently
Heat olive oil over low heat and sweat the finely chopped onion until soft and translucent before adding other vegetables.
Cover while simmering
After adding tomatoes and seasonings, cover the pan and let the sauce simmer on low heat for at least 30 minutes.
Stir occasionally
During the 30‑minute simmer, stir the sauce occasionally to prevent sticking.

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