Porcini Mushroom and Beef Bolognese

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground Beef (95% lean)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
• 3 ounces Pancetta, finely chopped
• 2 ounces Posciutto, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 2 cans (14 to 14-1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve beef broth
• 3/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms, broken into small pieces (about 1 ounce)
• 3/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, not packed in oil
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 8 cups hot cooked pasta