1 tsp each salt and pepper
2 - 3 tbsp olive oil , separated
1 cup onion , finely diced (brown, yellow or white)
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 cup carrot , chopped in circles
1 cup celery , finely diced
2 1/2 cups red wine , full bodied
28 oz /can crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups / chicken stock
5 sprigs of thyme or 2 tsp dried thyme
2 dried bay leaves
Preheat the oven to 350F/180C.