Pepperoni Beef Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and pureed
• 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 (3-ounce) package whole pepperoni, sliced
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
• 6 cups cooked spaghetti