Italian Tomato Sausage Ragu with Penne Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 units garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced
• 1 medium celery stalk, finely diced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 cup chicken or beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 ounces penne pasta
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (for serving)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)