Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients

• •3 oz pancetta, finely diced
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •1 onion, finely diced
• •2 carrots, finely diced
• •2 celery stalks, finely diced
• •1 lb ground beef
• •1 cup red wine
• •2 cans crushed tomatoes
• •1/2 cup whole milk
• •1 lb spaghetti or tagliatelle
• •Salt to taste
• •Pepper to taste

Steps

1. 1.Cook the pancetta in olive oil in a large pot until the fat renders, then add the onion, carrot, and celery and sauté until softened.
2. 2.Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
3. 3.Pour in the red wine and simmer until mostly evaporated.
4. 4.Stir in the crushed tomatoes and simmer, partially covered, on low heat for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. 5.Stir in the milk during the last 10 minutes to mellow the sauce's acidity, then season to taste.
6. 6.Cook the pasta separately, then toss with the sauce and serve.