INGREDIENTS
8 oz
spaghetti noodles (broken into 2-3" lengths )
1 tbsp
olive oil
1 tbsp
butter
1
yellow onion, diced
2
medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
2
stalks celery, chopped
1
red bell pepper, chopped
4
garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp
red pepper flakes
1 14 ounce can
crushed tomatoes
1
jar prepared marinara
7 cups
low sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp
tomato paste
2 tsp
balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tsp
granulated sugar
1 tbsp
dried basil
1 tsp
EACH dried parsley, dried oregano, salt
1/2 tsp
pepper
1
whole bay leaf
2 tsp
cornstarch
1/2 cup
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup
milk (or half and half)
1
egg
2
slices white sandwich bread (TOASTED, crust removed, diced)
2 tbsp
milk
2 tsp
Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup
finely freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb
lean ground beef
3 tbsp
dry minced onion
1 tsp
dried parsley
1/2 tsp
EACH garlic pwdr, oregano, salt