INGREDIENTS
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1/2-lb ground beef
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1/2-lb ground pork
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1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, divided
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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1/4 cup breadcrumbs
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2 eggs, beaten
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2 teaspoon salt, divided
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1 teaspoon pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
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1 medium carrot, finely chopped
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2 celery stalks, finely chopped
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/2 cup red wine (or water)
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme)
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced
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1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
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1 28-oz can of whole tomato, juices reserved, tomatoes crushed
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16-oz rigatoni pasta
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grated parmesan cheese and parsley to serve