• 1 onion, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut in small dice
• 1 small hot Italian pepper, minced (if you don’t have one you can use red pepper flakes)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• good olive oil
• 1 lb ground Angus beef (85%)
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1 26 oz box of Pomi chopped or pureed Italian tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste (from a tube that you should always have in your fridge)
• 1/2 cup red wine (I used Marsala, because I didn’t have any red around)
• 1 cup water
• 2 bay leaves
• a bunch of fresh thyme, leaves removed
• salt and fresh pepper to taste
• a splash of heavy cream
• fresh Parmigiano Reggiano
• 1 box whole grain spaghetti

Everyone has their own version of this recipe but i really do suggest you check this one out from Sue over at theviewfromgreatisland.com. If you click the link below you will find full directions… Enjoy!!