Ingredients

• 3 -5 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 2 small carrots, peeled and finely diced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 lb ground veal
• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 1/4 cups dry red wine
• 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth (or beef consomme for an even richer flavor)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• whipped cream
• parmesan cheese
• cooked pasta
• 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (you can add in more to taste)