Spaghetti alla Bolognese

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
4. Stir in red wine and let it simmer until mostly evaporated.
5. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, bay leaf, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
6. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in whole milk and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
8. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
9. Remove bay leaf from the sauce. Serve the Bolognese sauce over the cooked spaghetti and top with grated parmesan cheese.