Pioneer Woman's Spaghetti Sauce

INGREDIENTS

5 lb

ground beef (I used ground round)

3 tbsp

olive oil

whole large yellow onions, diced

whole green bell peppers, seeded and diced

6 cloves

garlic, minced

1 cup

white wine (or low sodium beef broth if you prefer)

2 28 ounce cans

crushed tomatoes

1 14 ounce can

crushed tomatoes

1 4 ounce can

tomato paste

jar Trader Joe's marinara sauce

1 tsp

ground oregano

1 tsp

ground thyme

whole bay leaves

2 tbsp

sugar

2 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

crushed red pepper (optional)

1/4 cup

finely minced fresh parsley (or 3 tablespoons parsley flakes)

whole rind from one wedge Parmesan (optional)

1/2 cup

grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

1 pinch

cinnamon (optional)

2 lb

spaghetti, cooked al dente and tossed with olive oil

Extra minced parsley, for serving

Extra Parmesan cheese, for serving