Pork, Mushroom, & Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 2 lbs ground pork
• salt & pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 6 oz. fresh shiitake mushrooms, diced
• 1/2 C white wine
• 28 oz can diced tomatoes, strained
• 1/4 C parsley, roughly chopped
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook bacon in a heavy stockpot over medium heat, stirring frequently, until starting to crisp up.
2. Add the onion, celery, and carrot; mix well.
3. Add the pork, season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is evenly browned. Remove from heat.
4. Add the garlic, mushrooms, wine, and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer gently until mushrooms are cooked and liquid is reduced by half then sprinkle in half the parsley.
5. Serve over pasta and finish with remaining parsley and grated parmesan cheese.