Classic Beef Bolognese

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup red wine
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. 2 Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
3. 3 Add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cook for 1 minute.
5. 5 Pour in red wine and simmer until reduced by half.
6. 6 Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
7. 7 Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
8. 8 Stir in milk during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
9. 9 Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning.
10. 10 Serve over pasta with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.