"Authentic Italian Style Spaghetti Sauce simmered low and slow and packed with flavor! In my opinion I think there are a few key steps in creating that..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (, divided)
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1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef ((85% or 90%))
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1 medium carrot (, finely grated (about 1/2 cup))
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1/2 medium yellow onion (, finely diced (about 1/2 cup))
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4 cloves garlic (, finely minced)
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2 (28 oz) cans crushed Roma tomatoes (I recommend Contadina)
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
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2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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1 tsp dried rosemary (, crushed)
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3/4 tsp dried thyme
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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1/2 tsp dried marjoram
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1/2 tsp dried sage
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2 bay leaves
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1/2 tsp salt (, or to taste)
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1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 - 1 cup chicken or beef broth (, to thin sauce if desired)
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freshly (, finely grated Romano and Parmesan cheese or Mizithra cheese for serving)