Servings: 16 • Serving Size: 1/2 cup • Calories: 106 • Old Points: 2.25 pts • Points+: 3 pts

Ingredients:

• 4 oz pancetta, chopped (or center cut bacon)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, minced
• 1/2 cup carrots, minced
• 1 lb 95% lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 2 - 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes (I love Tuttorosso)
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and fresh pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup half & half

Directions:
In a deep heavy saute pan, sauté pancetta until fat melts. Add butter, onions, celery and carrots and cook on medium-low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.

Increase flame to medium-high, add meat, season with salt and pepper and sauté until browned. Add wine, cook until it reduces down, about 3-4 minutes.  

Add tomatoes and bay leaf. Simmer covered on low, at least 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add half & half and parsley, cook 2 minutes longer. Makes about 8 cups.