Beef in Bacon, Mushroom and Wine Sauce over Pasta

4 slices bacon

2 pounds boneless beef, cut into 2” cubes

3 tablespoons flour

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon pepper

¼ cup butter

1 ½ cups chopped onion

1 cup sliced carrots

3 coves minced garlic

1 cup sliced mushrooms

2 teaspoons paprika

½ teaspoon thyme

2 tablespoons brandy

1 ½ cups red wine

1 tablespoon sun dried tomato pasta

Fresh Pasta

Fresh grated Parmesan

Cut bacon into 1” pieces and cook in a large soup pot. Remove bacon. Salt, pepper and flour beef and brown in bacon grease. Remove beef. Add butter, onions, carrots garlic and mushrooms to pot and saute about 10 minutes. Add brandy, then add back beef and bacon along with the paprika, thyme, red wine and tomato paste. Simmer over low heat about 30 minutes. Pour over fresh pasta and top with grated Parmesan.