The Hungry Apple

instructions and directions: 

Place the pancetta in a large sauce pan and set  over medium-high heat. Cook for 5−6 minutes, or  until lightly crispy and most of the fat has rendered.

Reduce heat to medium and add diced onion,  carrot, and celery to the pot. Cook until melted and  tender, approximately 20 minutes.

Add the ground pork and cook for 15 minutes.

Add tomato paste and cook for  15 minutes.

Add the white wine and reduce by 2/3  (approximately 15 minutes).

Add the crushed tomatoes and continue to cook  for 30 minutes. At this point you can cool and store  the sauce for future use if desired.

If serving immediately, cook pasta until slightly  under al dente.

Add pasta to the meat sauce and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper

Add the parsley, olive oil, butter, and half of  the cheese.

Divide among 4 plates and top with  remaining grated cheese.

recipe curtosey of the local palate