| Heat your ragu pan and add a splash of olive oil. |
| Gently fry the pancetta for a couple of minutes. |
| Add the chopped onion, celery, carrot and garlic. |
| Cook on low heat for about 20 minutes until very soft. |
| Turn up the heat, add the wine and bring to a boil. |
| Add the tomatoes, meat and sage; season to taste with salt and pepper. |
| Stir well, then cover and simmer gently for 1 hour, checking regularly and adding a little water or stock if the mixture gets too dry. |
| Serve as a sauce over pasta or with some good bread and a nice green salad. |