In this article written by Dave Fooder and just published by Italy Travel Notes, Italian dishes are some of the tastiest preparations in the world. And then it explains how Tagliatelle alla Bolognese is a special form of meat sauce that can be served along with a wide range of Italian cuisines.

"How Many Quarter Pounders From McDonald's Could You Eat Instead Of That Pasta?" CSPI investigates and compares Italian Foods to Fast Food Items. You'll be surprised how bad that Spaghetti in meat sauce is for you!

My all time favorite!! Spaghetti with bolognese meat sauce....mmmmmmm...Ingredients:2 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp butter1 small onion, chopped finely1 carrot, chopped finely1 celery stalk, chopped finely1 cup mushrooms, diced2 cups ground beef1/4 cup unsmoked bacon or ham, diced2 chicken livers, chopped

A tomato sauce is any of a very large number of sauces made primarily out of tomatoes, usually to be served as part of a dish (rather than as a condiment). Tomato sauces are common for meat and vegetables, but they are perhaps best known as sauces for pasta dishes.Tomatoes have a rich flavor, a low liquid content, very soft flesh which breaks down easily, and the right composition to thicken up into a sauce when they are cooked (without the need of thickeners like roux). All of these make them ideal for simple and appealing sauces.The simplest tomato sauces consist just of chopped tomato flesh (with the skins and seeds optionally removed), cooked in a little olive oil and simmered until it loses its raw flavour, and seasoned with salt.Water (or another, more flavorful liquid such as stock or wine) is often added to keep it from drying out too much. Onion and garlic are almost always sauteed at the beginning before the tomato is added. Other seasonings typically include basil, oregano, parsley, and possibly some spicy red pepper or black pepper. Ground or chopped meat is also common.