Ingredients:

4 oz. lean bacon (omit for veggie version)

1 tbsp. olive oil)

1 large white onion, minced

2 celery stalks (about 3/4 cup), minced

2 carrots (about 3/4 cup), minced

2 lb. turkey /lamb/ beef mince

1/4 cup white wine

2 – 28 oz. cans crushed tomatoes

3 bay leaves

salt and fresh pepper

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. In a large deep sauté pan, sauté bacon on a low hear about 4-5 minutes. Add oil onions, celery and carrots and cook on medium-low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.

2. Increase flame to medium-high; add meat mince season with salt and pepper and sauté until browned. Drain the fat then add wine; cook until it reduces down, about 3-4 minutes.

3. Add to crock pot. Add tomatoes, bay leaves, salt and pepper; cover and set slow cooker to low 6 hours.

4. After the 6 hours, adjust salt and pepper to taste, add half & half and parsley; stir and serve over rice pasta or spaghetti squash.

Bon Appetit!