Step 1

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add in the ground hamburger and break it apart to brown. Once completely broken apart and browned, remove the meat from the pan and set aside for later use. Add the onion and carrot into the skillet and sauté. Add in the garlic, basil, thyme and oregano and continue to sauté for several minutes.

Step 2

Deglaze the pan with the red wine, making sure to scrape the bottom of the skillet with your spatula when doing so. Pour in the tomato sauce and stir to combine. Stir in the sugar, salt and pepper. Add the browned hamburger back into the sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes.

Step 3

Serve the sauce tossed together with your favorite cooked pasta such as spaghetti, tagliatelle, elbow or farfalle – the possibilities are endless! Garnish with chopped fresh basil and shredded Parmesan cheese if desired.