Ingredients
4ozpancetta,chopped
1tbspbutter
1small onion,chopped
½cupcelery,minced
½cupcarrots,minced
1lb95% lean ground beef
¼cupwhite wine
28oztomatoes,(2 cans)
1bay leaf
salt and fresh pepper
¼cupfresh parsley,chopped
½cuphalf & half
Preparation
In a deep heavy saute pan, sauté pancetta until fat melts.
Add butter, onions, celery and carrots and cook on medium-low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
Increase flame to medium-high, add meat, season with salt and pepper and sauté until browned.
Add wine, cook until it reduces down, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add tomatoes and bay leaf. Simmer covered on low, at least 1-½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add half and half and parsley, cook 2 minutes longer.
