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-====== MEAT SAUCE ======
-===== Ingredients =====
-  * 2 tablespoons olive oil
-  * 1/3 pound ground beef
-  * 1/3 pound ground veal
-  * 1/3 pound ground pork
-  * Salt
-  * Freshly ground black pepper
-  * 2 cups finely chopped onions
-  * 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
-  * 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
-  * 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
-  * 2 (28 ounce) can of peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
-  * 1 small can tomato paste
-  * 4 cups beef stock or water
-  * 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
-  * 2 bay leaves
-  * 2 teaspoons dried oregano
-  * 2 teaspoons dried basil
-  * Pinch of crushed red pepper
-  * 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
-===== Cooking Directions =====
-In a large nonreactive saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil.
-In a mixing bowl, combine the meat. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
-When the oil is hot, add the meat and brown for 4 to 6 minutes. Add the onions, celery, and carrots.
-Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 to5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
-Add the garlic and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
-Continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
-Whisk the tomato paste with the stock and add to the tomatoes. Add the thyme, bay leaves, oregano, basil and red pepper.
-Mix well. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 2 hours.
-Stir occasionally and add more liquid if needed. During the last 30 minutes or cooking, reseason with salt and pepper and stir in the cheese.
-Remove from the heat and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
-Yield: about 1 1/2 to 2 quarts \\
-Yield: 12 to 16 servings \\
-Prep Time: 2 hours 45 minutes \\
-Cook Time: 1 hour \\