• 3 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped

• 2 medium yellow, onions chopped

• 6 cloves garlic, minced or grated

• 1 pound lean ground beef or chicken

• 3/4 pound ground spicy Italian chicken sausage

• 2 tablespoons dried oregano

• 2 tablespoons dried basil

• kosher salt and black pepper

• 4 carrots, finely chopped

• 4 celery stalks, finely chopped

• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed San Marzano tomatoes

• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

• 1 1/4 cups dry red wine, such as Sangiovese

• 2 sprigs fresh thyme

• 1 pound rigatoni pasta

• Breadcrumbs:

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 2 cups torn sourdough bread

• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves

• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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