This Week for Dinner

Homemade Bolognese Sauce

Name: Homemade Bolognese Sauce
Ingredients: Kosher salt; ½ cup minced carrot; Pepper; ½ cup minced celery; 2 15-ounce cans petite diced tomatoes; 1 cup chicken broth; ½ cup minced onion; 1 pound ground beef or veal; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced or pushed through a garlic press; Optional: 4 tablespoons tomato paste; ½ teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried basil OR 1 tablespoon fresh basil; ½ teaspoon ground sage; ¾ cup cream; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 slices of bacon, minced; 1 cup dry red wine