Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound Italian pork sausage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup diced carrots (about 2 carrots)
  • 1/4 cup diced celery (about 2 stalks)
  • 1/4 cup minced onion (1bout 1/2 onion)
  • 3 to 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 3/4 cup red wine
  • 1 1/2 cups diced or strained tomatoes
  • a pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 bay leaf
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
  • 1/4 cup whole milk or light cream

Instruction

  • Heat a cast-iron pan or dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery - cook stirring occasionally until they begin to soften which will take about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and sausage to the pan and for 8 to 10 minutes until it's almost cooked through.
  • Gradually add the wine in intervals, allowing it to evaporate before adding more.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, nutmeg, and bay leaf. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for an hour on very low heat.
  • Remove the bay leaf and stir in the milk. Cover the pan loosely and simmer for 20 minutes longer and serve over your favorite pasta.