This hearty meat sauce, or ragu, also makes an excellent lasagna filling. The long simmering is key to its succulence. Serves six large appetites.
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil, butter, celery, carrots and onion in a large pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
2. Add the meat and cook until there are no signs of pink. Remove from the heat and try to drain off any extra fat.
3. Return the pot to the heat and add the wine. Cook until the wine is almost completely evaporated.
4. Add the milk and nutmeg. Cook, stirring, until the milk is almost gone.
5. Put the tomatoes and the broth into the pot. Add the salt and pepper.
6. Simmer, uncovered, for three hours, checking occasionally to make sure that the sauce does not dry out. If the sauce gets too dry, add broth.
7. Check the sauce for seasoning and add more to taste.
8. Cook the pasta according to package directions and then drain. Place the pasta in a large serving bowl and ladle the sauce over the top.
9. Sprinkle with the parsley and cheese and serve.
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