Instructions: For The Sauce: Heat butter in a large saucepan. Add fennel, onion, and carrot; saute until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef; cook over medium-low heat until meat just loses pink color, about 3 minutes. Stir in red wine and simmer 1 minute until wine evaporates. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover partially and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Stir in heavy cream; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste. Cover and keep warm.

Meanwhile bring 6 quarts water to boil in a soup kettle. Add 1 tbs salt and the spaghetti. Cook for 9 minutes, or until just tender. Drain pasta and transfer to a warm serving bowl. Pour hot sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with parsley and cheese and serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

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