How to Cook Spaghetti with Savory Meat Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced
• 1 medium celery stalk, finely diced
• 1 pound (450 g) ground beef (or a mix of ground beef and pork)
• 1 can (14 ounces / 400 g) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) red wine (optional)
• 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth (or water)
• 12 ounces (340 g) spaghetti
• Salt, for pasta water
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil leaves