Mia's Bolognese Pasta

One December afternoon, Amanda Lily had her friend Mia over for a fun sleepover. I made a yummy bolognese sauce to put over pasta for their dinner. I call this dish "Mia's" because anytime I've made it in the past, she eats two servings. The child loves it, and I love it that she does because not only is she a vegetarian, she also has a picky pallete. She would never in a million years tell me that she doesn't like something I make, but I can tell the things she really enjoys, and this dish is one of them.

Bolognese over Pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
2 cups marinara sauce
1/2 tsp cilantro
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 cup red wine (lambrusco is best)
1 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup parmesean cheese
a few turns of pepper mill
pinch of sea salt

Saute' onion and garlic. Add marinara sauce, spices, wine, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, and turn heat to low. Stir in cream, parmesean, salt, and pepper. Allow sauce to simmer for at least 15 mins before pouring over your favorite pasta to enjoy.

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