Bolognese à la Aglio

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp butter 
  • 1 diced onion
  • 1 stalk chopped celery
  • 2 chopped carrots
  • 1 lbs (450g) ground beef (for vegetarian, 2 cans of lentils)
  • ½ pound ground pork
  • 3 Tbsp Aglio Napoletano
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 28oz can Italian plum tomatoes
  • Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Directions

  1. Over medium heat, melt 3 Tbsp of the butter and olive oil in a large pot. Add the chopped onion, and stir until it has become translucent, then add the Aglio Napoletano, celery and carrot. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring well.
  2. Add ground beef and pork and a generous pinch of salt. Separate the meat with a wooden spoon and cook until the meat is a light brown color.
  3. Add the milk and let it simmer gently, stirring frequently for about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the wine, simmering until it has evaporated, then add the tomatoes and juice. Stir until the mixture begin to bubble, then lower the heat low. Cook uncovered, for 3 hours or more, stirring occasionally. If the sauce thickens too much, add ¼ cup of water at a time during cooking.
  5. Serve with pasta, and top generously with Parmigiano-Reggiano.