I love Nigella Lawson. I have all of her cookbooks. I love her recipes even if I don't make all of them. I love how she describes food- she makes it magical. Every single description and word she utters about food is poetry. This recipe is based on her Rapid Ragu in the cookbook Nigella Express. I have changed it quite a bit and possibly massacred it in her eyes but I make it with what I have on hand. And to me (never really having the original version), it is great. 2 tbsp canola oil 1 onion a few slices of bacon, I have used both already cooked, leftover from breakfast and raw bacon both with great success 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound ground beef 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5oz 3/4 cup white wine (I usually use Pinot Grigio) 1/2 cup lentils 3/4 cup water Saute onion in oil until starting to brown. Add the bacon and cook either until the bacon is cooked though, if using raw, or heated, if using pre-cooked. Add the garlic, sti...