Spaghetti With Bolognese Sauce

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, minced fine
• 1 large carrot, minced fine
• 1 stalk celery, minced fine
• 1 pound ground beef (or mix of beef, pork
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
• 1/4 cup chopped basil
• 14 ounces cans diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1/2 cup milk (or cream)
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add onions, carrots, and celery and cook until soft, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add ground meat and brown, then add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

4. 4

   Add fennel, salt, pepper, red pepper, basil, tomato and red wine and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until reduced and thickened, about 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Add milk and simmer until absorbed and thickened.

7. 7

   Salt and pepper to taste and serve over cooked spaghetti or other pasta with a nice grating of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.