Ragu Bolognese

bolognese-sauce-new_1500x1500-500x375 The weather is gonna be pretty crappy in Redding this weekend. So, stay inside and fill your home with the waft of comfort. Ragu Bolognese 1/4 cup olive oil4 tablespoons butter2 onions, chopped4 stalks celery, finely chopped1 carrot, scraped and finely chopped5 cloves garlic, sliced1 lb. ground veal1 lb. ground pork1/2 lb. ground beef1/4 lb. pancetta, minced1/2 cup milk1 (28 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes2 tablespoons dried oregano6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil2 bay leaves1 cup white wine2 cups beef stockKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste In a large heavy pot heat oil and butter.Add onions, celery, carrots, garlic and cook until vegetables are translucent.Add the meats and stir, cooking until no longer pink 10-15 minutes.Drain excess fat from pan and return to heat.Add milk and cook until almost dry, about 10 minutes.Add tomatoes and herbs and simmer about 15 minutes.Add wine and broth, bring to a boil.Lower to simmer, and cook partially covered for 2 1/2 hrs., stirring every 30 minutes.Season with salt and pepper to taste.Serve with Tagliatelle or Pappardelle