INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 onion, minced
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1 large carrot, peeled and minced
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1 pound ground bison
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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2/3 cup red wine
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2 cups chopped tomatoes, seeded and cored (about 3 medium tomatoes)
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1 6-ounce can tomato paste (about 10 tablespoons)
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1 cup tomato juice
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 4 fresh thyme sprigs
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1 bay leaf
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2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
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1 pound fresh or dried wide pasta (fettuccine or tagliatelle), cooked and drained
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Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
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Fresh basil, thinly sliced (for garnish)