INGREDIENTS
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4 ounces pancetta (or center cut bacon), chopped
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 large white onion, minced
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2 celery stalks (about 3/4 cup), minced
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2 carrots (about 3/4 cup), minced
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2 lb lean ground beef
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1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
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2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes (I love Tuttorosso)
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3 bay leaves
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and fresh black pepper, to taste
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1/2 cup half & half cream
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley