Spaghetti and Meat Sauce - Alton Brown Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch strips
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 whole star anise
• 3 whole cloves
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 lb boneless beef chuck roast, ground coarse
• 1/2 lb boneless pork butt, ground coarse
• 1 1/4 cups white wine, divided
• 3 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup evaporated milk
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1/2 lb spaghetti
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese