HUNTS BAKED ZITI RECIPES

Steps:

• 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.

Steps:

• In a large deep saute pan, sauté pancetta on low heat until the fat melts, about 4-5 minutes. 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. Drain the fat then add wine; cook until it reduces down, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add to crock pot. Add tomatoes, bay leaves, salt and pepper; cover and set slow cooker to LOW 6 hours.
• After the 6 hours, adjust salt and pepper to taste, add half & half and parsley; stir and serve over your favorite pasta or spaghetti squash.
• Makes about 10 cups. Leftovers can be frozen for future meals. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator then reheat on the stove or crock pot.