Bolognese Sauce
"An easy traditional bolognese (Italian style meat and tomato sauce) that slowly simmers to flavour perfection...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 ounce dried mushrooms
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1/2 cup just boiled water
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4 ounces pancetta (or bacon), diced
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1 pound ground beef
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1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 medium onion, finely diced
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2 carrots, finely diced
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2 stalks celery, finely diced
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4 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 pinch red pepper flakes (to taste)
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1 cup white wine (or 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar)
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1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 (14 ounce) can tomato puree
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2 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon oregano (or Italian seasoning)
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salt and pepper to taste
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated
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1 pound fettuccine
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