Lamb Bolognese

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs ground lamb
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 carrots, finely diced
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 bay leaves
• Fresh basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pappardelle pasta for serving
• Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add ground lamb and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, about 8 minutes.
4. Add wine and cook until mostly evaporated, about 5 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes, milk, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1.5-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over pappardelle with Parmesan.