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Nonna's Slow-Simmered Bolognese

Prep 20 minCook 180 min 200 min total

Ingredients

6
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 500 g beef mince
  • 250 g pork mince
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 500 g tagliatelle
  • parmesan, to serve

Method

  1. 1

    Finely dice onion, carrot and celery.

  2. 2

    Soften the vegetables in olive oil for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add garlic and both minces; brown well.

  4. 4

    Pour in milk and simmer until absorbed.

  5. 5

    Add tomatoes, cover and simmer gently for 2½–3 hours.

  6. 6

    Toss with tagliatelle and finish with parmesan.