Pasta with Bolognese Sauce

By á-3948

This turned out so delicious!

Ingredients

• 4 oz pancetta, chopped
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, minced
• 1/2 cup carrots, minced
• 1 lb 95% lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 2 - 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes (I love Tuttorosso)
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and fresh pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup half & half
• I used turkey bacon instead of pancetta, ground turkey and FF half & half **

Preparation

Step 1

In a deep heavy saute pan, sauté pancetta until fat melts. Add butter, onions, celery and carrots and cook until soft. Add meat, season with salt and pepper and sauté until browned. Add wine, cook until it reduces down, about 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes and bay leaf. Simmer covered on low, at least 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add half & half and parsley, cook 2 minutes longer. Makes about 8 cups.