Rachael's Meat Lovers' Sauce with Paccheri or Rigatoni

Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.

In a large skillet or saucepot, heat the olive oil, two turns of the pan, over medium-high. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring often, until the fat renders, about 2 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the sausage and beef; season with salt, pepper, the fennel seeds and sage. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the wine and cook until just absorbed, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and broth and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, 10 to 15 minutes.

Salt the boiling water and add the pasta. Cook until 1 minute shy of the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain.

Toss the pasta with the sauce, reserved cooking water, and a fat handful of cheese. Drizzle with EVOO to taste. Serve and pass with more cheese at the table.

From Rachael Ray Every Day, February 2017