Melissa's Bolognese Sauce Recipe

• 1/4 cup GOOD extra virgin olive oil
• pinch of crushed red pepper
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped (you can also use baby carrots...I usually do since that's what's normally in my fridge)
• 1 large or 2 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• salt and pepper
• 1 T. fresh basil, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef (you can sub turkey, veal, pork, even lamb, or a combo of any of these)
• 1/2 cup dry white or red wine (maybe a bit more)
• 1 large can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• fresh basil for garnish, optional
• your favorite grated cheese (mine is Parmagiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano)

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