Baby Bolognese Sauce - Bites for Foodies

Ingredients

• 1/2 small red onion
• 1/2 celery stalk
• 1/2 medium carrot, peeled
• 1/2 cup cremini mushrooms (optional)
• 1 garlic clove, halved
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 can diced San Marzano tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp. sugar (optional)
• 1 tbsp. fresh basil, finely chopped (about 3-4 large leaves)
• 10 oz. (about 1 1/2 cups) lean ground beef