Cookwith - Red Wine Beef Ragu Pasta

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound lean ground beef (93% lean)
• 1/3 cup dry red wine (leftover)
• 4 ounces penne pasta
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2/3 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 1/3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2/3 carrot, finely diced
• 2/3 celery stalk, finely diced
• 9.3 ounces crushed tomatoes (about 2/3 of a 14-ounce can)
• 2/3 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/3 teaspoon dried thyme
• a pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 1/3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 1/3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)