Authentic Italian Ragu

1 small onion, diced

1 clove garlic, diced

4 whole cloves

2-3 tsp oregano
5 full carrots
2-3 stalks of celery
1 lb ground beef
28oz can of crushed tomatoes
1 lb penne pasta (whole grain)
pat of butter
oil

Salt and pepper

Place diced onion, diced garlic, cloves, oregano and salt&pepper in a hot large pot with 1-2 Tbls oil and a pat of butter. Cook 3-4 min.

Add chopped carrot and celery, as many as you like (I used 5 full carrots and 2 stalks celery diced).  Cook 5-7 min.

Add uncooked ground beef.  Heat until cooked through.

Add can of crushed tomatoes. Turn heat to low and simmer for 1-3 hours.  You may need additional tomatoes, just watch it and keep the heat low.

Cook 1 lb penne pasta and combine with sauce when cooked.