La Buona Tavola

Ingredients: 1 Lb Pappardelle pasta, 1/2 Lb Ground beef, 1/2 Lb Ground pork, 6 Oz Tomato paste, 1 Small onion, finely chopped, 1 Carrot, finely chopped, 1 Stalk celery, finely chopped, 3 Bay leaves, Pich of nutmeg, 4 Tbsp EV olive oil, Salt   Directions: In a large pan saute …

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