This hearty ragu pairs well with wide pasta noodles such as pappardelle.
1 1/2 lb. boneless beef short ribs, cut into 1" pieces
5 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed well and finely chopped
1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. dried basil
Salt and pepper
1 tsp. sugar