INGREDIENTS
1 lb
lean ground beef
1/2
onion, finely chopped
1
medium carrot, finely chopped*
1
stalk celery, finely chopped*
4
garlic cloves, minced
1 14 ounce can
crushed tomatoes
1
jar quality marinara sauce ((traditional Barilla or Classico))
1 1/2 tsp
balsamic vinegar
2 tsp
dried basil
2 tsp
chicken bouillon
1 tsp
sugar ((to taste))
1 tsp
EACH salt, dried oregano, dried parsley
1/2 tsp
dried thyme
1 tsp
pepper
1/4 tsp
red chili pepper flakes. ((optional))
1/4 cup
heavy cream ((optional))
fresh parsley
LOTS of parmesan cheese