INGREDIENTS
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Bolognese Sauce
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◾1 pound lean ground beef
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◾1/2 onion, finely chopped
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◾1 medium carrot, finely chopped*
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◾1 stalk celery, finely chopped*
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◾4 garlic cloves, minced
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◾1 14 oz. can crushed tomatoes
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◾1 24 oz. jar quality marinara sauce - (traditional Barilla or Classico)
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◾1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
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◾2 teaspoons dried basil
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◾2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
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◾1/2-1 teaspoon sugar - (to taste)
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◾1 tsp EACH salt, dried oregano, dried parsley
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◾1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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◾1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper
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◾1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes. - (optional)
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Add later:
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◾1/4 cup heavy cream - (optional)
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Garnish
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◾fresh parsley
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◾LOTS of parmesan cheese