Classic Bolognese

Ingredients

• 500 g ground beef
• 200 g ground pork
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 100 g carrots finely diced
• 100 g celery finely diced
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 150 ml whole milk
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 400 g spaghetti
• 50 g parmesan grated

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Brown the beef and pork, breaking up clumps, until no pink remains.
3. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook 5 minutes until softened.
4. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Don't let it burn.
5. Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste; season with salt and pepper.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. The ragù should be thick enough to coat a spoon.
7. Add the milk and simmer 5 more minutes to mellow the acidity.
8. Cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
9. Toss the pasta with the ragù, finishing with grated parmesan.