Best Bolognese Recipe My SlowSimmered Secret

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 carrots, finely chopped (about ¾ cup)
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped (about ¾ cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound (450g) ground beef (chuck or sirloin), ideally 80/20 blend
• 1/2 pound (225g) ground pork (or Italian sausage, casings removed)
• 4 ounces (115g) pancetta or bacon, finely diced
• 1 cup (240 ml) dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (800g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (425g)
• 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) beef broth or stock
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for serving