This Bolognese sauce recipe was originally developed by one Hungry Aspiring Actor, the best friend of my boyfriend. It was very meat heavy made with light white wine, small amounts of vegetable base and tomato paste - in essence, a "manly" sauce (and apparently, more authentic, according to Wikipedia). But because I'm a sissy and I like my veggie and tomato flavors, this recipe is like the illegitimate love-child of me and Bolognese sauce...so I don't know if I can still call it "Bolognese" but it is certainly still a very good meat sauce.