Pasta Bolognese Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks
• 2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 3 cloves garlic, very roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1⅓ pounds ground beef (85% lean)
• 4 ounces pancetta, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon salt (plus more for pasta water)
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup dry red wine
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 (14-oz) can crushed tomatoes (about 1¾ cups)
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 pound pasta, for serving
• Handful chopped fresh basil or parsley, for serving (optional)
• Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, for serving (optional)