Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 1 small carrots
  • 1 small onions
  • 1 small celery stalks
  • 1 large garlic cloves
  • 1 pound italian sausage
  • 13 pound ground beef
  • 6 1/2 ounces pancetta diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup red wine dry
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup italian plum (roma) tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped

Method

  • Chop the vegetables.
  • Soak the porcini in warm water for at least 1/2 hour.
  • Remove from the water, squeeze dry and chop.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole, heat the olive oil over moderate heat.
  • Add the carrot, onion and celery and saute until the onion is golden, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the sausage, ground beef and pancetta to the pan.
  • Cook over moderate heat, stirring to break up the meat, until the beef and sausage are no longer pink.
  • Drain off any fat.
  • Season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Pour in the red wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until it evaporates, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste, tomatoes, porcini and 1/2 cup of warm water.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • If the sauce gets too thick, add a little more water.
  • Cover and refrigerate; reheat before serving.
  • Add the parsley just before serving.