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Tagliatelle Bolognese

Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 7 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 carrots finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks finely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 oz tomato paste
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 pound dry tagiatelle pasta or fresh home-made pasta
  • handful basil leaves for serving
  • 1/8 cup parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a heavy Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium heat, add oil, onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the beef and pork, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the milk and let it simmer until the liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste and wine. Bring the sauce to a boil, then lower the heat and cover. Slowly simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper as needed.
  • When you are ready to serve, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until ready. If you are using the home-made paste, cook it for 3 minutes. Drain the pasta and toss with the Bolognese sauce. Garnish with some chopped basil and grated Parmesan.