1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep-sided frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, celery and speck, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until the vegetables have caramelised (don't burn them).

2. Add the minced wagyu, season with salt and cook, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, for 5 minutes or until the beef is well browned.

3. Pour in the wine and bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the liquid has reduced by half.

4. Add the tomato and simmer for about 45 minutes or until thickened. Add the thyme and check the seasoning.

5. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving half a cup of the starchy pasta water.

6. Toss the pasta with the sauce and the reserved pasta water, cooking for a further minute, before dividing among 4 bowls. Garnish with the parsley, grind over some pepper and serve with the parmesan.

*This is a slicing technique in which leaves are cut into long, thin strips. Stack the leaves, roll them tightly and cut them on the perpendicular with a sharp knife.

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Find more of Neil Perry's recipes in the Good Food New Classics cookbook.

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