Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Ragu with Pancetta and Prosciutto

HOLIDAY GIFTS FROM HOME

Cook Time: 1 hour
Level: Easy
Yield: 4 (32-ounce) jars


Ingredients

* 2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 2 large onions, diced
* 2 carrots, diced
* 4 garlic cloves, peeled
* 8 ounces chopped pancetta
* 8 ounces chopped prosciutto
* 3 tablespoons tomato paste
* 2 cups beef broth
* 3 (26-ounce) jars marinara sauce (about 9 cups)


Directions

In a small bowl, pour just enough hot water over the porcini mushrooms
to cover. Let soften while beginning the sauce.


In a large, heavy pot warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the
onion, carrot, and garlic and cook until softened. Add the pancetta,
prosciutto, and tomato paste and stir until the tomato paste is
dissolved.


Add the mushrooms and their soaking water, the beef broth, and the
jarred marinara sauce. Simmer for 15 minutes. Let cool then ladle into
jars.


Serve with fresh or dried pasta.


From: foodnetwork.com

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