For a good 5 portions:
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<br>- 1lb/450g of minced beef
<br>- 8 pieces of bacon, chopped
<br>- 1 large onion, minced
<br>- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
<br>- 1 teaspoon sea salt
<br>- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
<br>- 1 glass of dry white wine
<br>- 1 can of tomatoes
<br>- 1/2 can tomato puree (or a large tube of tomato puree)
<br>- black pepper
<br>- 1 tablespoon olive oil
<br>- 1 bunch of fresh basil leaves
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In a large pan, give the minced beef, bacon, onion and garlic a good fry in a tablespoon of olive oil.
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<br>Add the white wine and reduce until no more liquid remains. Add the oregano, canned tomatoes and tomato puree.
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<br>Add the salt and some freshly ground black pepper, bring to a boil and simmer gently for a couple of hours.
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<br>Add some ripped up fresh basil just before serving.
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<br>Serve the sauce with pasta and some white wine.
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<br>Options: add some bay leaves while cooking, 1/2 a cup of minced carrots, or, for a heavier taste, try using some Marsala red wine instead of the white wine.
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