Spaghetti Bolognaise

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion yellow or white
• 1/3 cup grated carrot
• 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
• salt & freshly cracked pepper
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 500 g ground beef best quality
• 500 g mild Italian pork sausage
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1/4 tsp. dried mint
• 2 cups of your favourite marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup whole milk or half and half / or cream*
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves finely chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano divided
• 8 ounces dried pasta noodles bucatini or pappardelle recommended