Beef Bolognese

Styled by KATE ASHLEY
Photograph by KELLY MOORE CLARK

Have your own Lady and the Tramp moment this Valentine’s Day by sharing a delicious homemade Bolognese. There’s nothing sweeter than twirling pasta together and savoring a meal made with love.

WHAT YOU NEED:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 diced onion
3 diced celery stikcs
2 diced carrot sticks
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup whole milk
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

DIRECTIONS
Heat olive oil in pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, garlic and celery and sauté until softened. Add the beef (season with salt and pepper). Once the beef is cooked, add milk and allow it to simmer, stirring occasionally until most is evaporated. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf and oregano. Mix and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1-2 hours. When ready to serve, cook pasta. Add pasta to a bowl and spoon over Bolgnese sauce. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.