INGREDIENTS
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5 pounds ground beef (I used ground round)
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 whole large yellow onions, diced
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2 whole green bell peppers, seeded And diced
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup white wine (or low sodium beef broth if you prefer)
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2 cans (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
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1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
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1 can (4 ounces) tomato paste
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1 jar Trader Joe's marinara sauce
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1 teaspoon ground oregano
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1 teaspoon ground thyme
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4 whole bay leaves
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
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1/4 cup finely minced fresh parsley (or 3 tablespoons parsley flakes)
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1 whole rind From one wedge Parmesan (optional)
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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pinch of cinnamon (optional)
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2 pounds spaghetti, cooked al dente and tossed with olive oil
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Extra minced parsley, for serving
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Extra Parmesan cheese, for serving