I like the carrots and they pick up the flavor of the sauce. They don't taste carroty. Dean is just turning into a crotchity old man... like Dad was when Mom cooked. :-)
It is cooking on my stove right now and the smells???? Oh my, just wonderful!! I used cajun seasoning on the roast and it had to cook for about 4 hours (3.5 lbs) since I had to go out and show a house. The sauce taste wonderful, the meat is falling apart. I have just added the sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms. We are at a slow simmer right now.... time for a glass of wine, or two I believe.
It is the ONLY way I make spaghetti now. :-)