Ingredients
1 oz. dried mushrooms
1/2 cup just boiled water
4 oz. pancetta (or bacon), diced
1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 carrots, finely diced
2 stalks celery, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pinch red pepper flakes (to taste)
1 cup white wine (or 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar)
1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 oz.) can tomato puree
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon oregano (or Italian seasoning)
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (Parmesan cheese), grated
1 lb. fettuccine

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