Repeat with remaining dough.. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.

tomatoes (whole, peeled), crushed by hand.dried oregano, plus more for garnish.

dried spaghetti.Fresh ricotta (optional).Process salumi in a food processor until finely chopped.

Heat olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium.Place country ham, salumi, and ground beef in pot; adjust heat so meat sizzles gently.

Brown meat thoroughly on all sides, turning it over every so often so its juices rise to surface..

Using a slotted spoon, transfer meat to a plate.You got to show up and be willing to take the punches.

And they're going to come no matter how perfect you are, no matter how planned out you are, they're going to happen.So just start trying and recognize that every punch is an opportunity for you to learn something.

Don't take it so personally.Recognize this is a slice of the journey.