Spaghetti Bolognese

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This is a great sauce. I got the recipe from a cooking show about a year ago. The kids request it all the time, we just love it!! Sometimes i put the cream in and sometimes i don't.

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Steps

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In a large pot , heat the oil over medium-high heat.

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Add the bacon and cook , stirring , until browned and the fat is rendered , 4 to 5 minutes.

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Add the onions , carrots and celery and cook , stirring , until soft , 4 to 5 minutes.

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Add the garlic , salt , pepper , bay leaves , thyme , oregano , and cumin and cook , stirring , for 30 seconds.

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Add the beef and sausages , and cook , stirring , until no longer pink , about 5 minutes.

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Add the tomato paste and cook , stirring , for 1 to 2 minutes.

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Add the wine and cook , stirring , to deglaze the pan and remove any browned bits sticking to the bottom of the pan , and until half of the liquid is evaporated , about 2 minutes.

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Add the tomatoes and their juices , the tomato sauce , beef broth , and sugar and bring to a boil.

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Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer , stirring occasionally , to keep the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pan , until the sauce is thickened and flavorful , about 1 1 / 2 hours.

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Add the cream and but.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, bacon, onions, carrot, celery, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, bay leaves, dried thyme, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground beef, pork sausage, tomato paste, red wine, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, sugar, heavy cream, unsalted butter, spaghetti, parmesan cheese