INGREDIENTS
1 lb
mild Italian sausage (bulk or casings removed (may substitute beef))
1 lb
lean ground beef
1
medium yellow onion
1
carrot
1
stalk celery
6
garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp
red pepper flakes
1 28 ounce can
crushed tomatoes
1 15 ounce can
tomato sauce
2 tbsp
tomato paste
1 tsp
balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup
water
1 tbsp
dried parsley
2 tsp
chicken bouillon
1 1/2 tsp
dried oregano
1 tsp
EACH salt, sugar (plus more to taste)
1/2 tsp
EACH dried thyme, pepper
1
bay leaf
1/4 cup
chopped basil (or 1 TBS dried added with other spices)
1/4 cup
heavy cream
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
1 lb
pasta (optional)
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving