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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 rashers of streaky 'pancetta' bacon, chopped
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • Stick of celery
  • 1kg/2ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂülb lean minced beef
  • 2 large glasses of red wine
  • 2x400g cans chopped tomatoes
  • 2 fresh or dried bay leaves
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 800g-1kg/1ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂþ-2ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂülb dried tagliatelle

Method

  • STEP 1
    Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan and fry the bacon until golden over a medium heat.
  • STEP 2
    Add the onions and garlic, frying until softened. Increase the heat and add the minced beef. Fry it until it has browned.
  • STEP 3
    Pour in the wine and boil until it has reduced in volume by about a third
  • STEP 4
    Reduce the temperature and stir in the tomatoes, chopped carrots and celery.
  • STEP 5
    Cover with a lid and simmer over a gentle heat for 60 to 90mins until it's rich and thickened, stirring occasionally.
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