Weeknight Bolognese, updated | Recipes | Pasta | Umami

Ingredients

• Good olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground sirloin
• 4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1¼ cups dry red wine, divided
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound dried pasta, such as orecchiette or small shells
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese