Pasta perfection:

Sian Redgrave shares her secret to a winning bolognese

SERVES 6 PREP + COOK TIME 3½ HOURS

1 tablespoon olive oil

200g smoked pancetta, diced (you can get this from a good butcher or deli)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 brown onion, finely diced 2 small celery sticks, finely chopped

1 medium carrot, finely diced Salt and freshly ground black pepper

500g pork mince

500g veal mince

200g crushed tomatoes

1 cup dry white wine

2 fresh or dried bay leaves

1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1 cup full cream milk

2 cups chicken or veal broth, or water

1 large piece of parmesan rind 500g fresh pappardelle or tagliatelle