Bolognese Sauce II

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Original recipe
 * Makes 3 cups or 4 servings.

Ingredients

 * ¾ pound 90% lean, ground beef
 * ½ cup chopped onion
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * ¼ cup chopped carrot
 * 1 x 16 ounce can chopped tomatoes with juice
 * ¼ cup dry red wine
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or ½ teaspoon dried basil
 * 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dried oregano
 * ¾ teaspoon salt
 * ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 * 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Directions

 * 1) Brown the ground beef in a large nonstick skillet with the onion, garlic and carrot over medium heat; drain off the fat and return the beef and vegetables to the skillet.
 * 2) Add the tomatoes with their liquid, the wine and the seasonings and herbs.
 * 3) Cover and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 4) Stir in the tomato paste; simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes, until slightly thickened.

Nutritional information
Per ¾ cup serving:
 * Calories: 203 | Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 694mg | Carbohydrate: 9g | Dietary Fiber: 2g | Sugars: 5g | Protein: 22g