Homemade Ragu Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/4 pound bacon strips, diced
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 small carrots, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup dry red wine or beef broth
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon each ground cumin, nutmeg and pepper
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Hot cooked pasta