Nana Susanna’s Rich Ragout

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cups red onion, diced fine
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1 pound ground veal
• 1 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1 Tbl red pepper flakes
• 1 bottle 1995 St. Clement Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2 Tbl garlic, minced
• 1 large can Pomi chopped tomatoes, plus
• 8 fresh Roma tomatoes, chopped
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 2 cups water (optional)

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