In a large skillet (12-inch), over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil. Add the ground sirloin, breaking up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Once the meat has begun to brown (about 7 minutes), add the garlic, mushrooms, red pepper flakes and oregano. Stir to combine and let cook for 2 minutes. Your kitchen becomes very fragant right about now... Then add 1 cup of the wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any bits. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste and 1 teaspoon of Kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper. Stir until combined. Allow the sauce to come to a boil, then lower the heat for about 10 minutes. 

Meanwhile, follow the directions on the pasta to cook the pasta. If you are cooking orecchietta, I recommend adding a splash of oil to the water once it comes to a boil, before you add the pasta. This will help keep the little pastas from sticking to each other. Normally, I never add oil to water for pasta, but this shape can easily cling to each other, and we don't want that...

As the pasta cooks, you will finish your sauce. Now add the nutmeg, baise and cream as well as the remaining wine. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring every couple minutes. Resist the urge to sample it by the spoonful. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and pour it into a large serving bowl. Add as much sauce as you prefer, and the remaining Parmesan, and toss well. Serve hot. 

Enjoy with a glass of Estate Zinfandel ~ it completes the meal! 

PS: This recipe yields more sauce than one pound of pasta needs, so the left overs are terrific over grilled, toasted or broiled sourdough bread. Or over hot creamy polenta.