Bolognese sauce

Directions

1. 1
   In a large pot drizzle two to three tablespoons olive oil and heat to medium.
2. 2
   Add the onion and cook for one or two minutes until they begin to sweat.
3. 3
   Add the celery and carrot and a pinch or two of kosher salt and ground pepper. Cook for about five minutes.
4. 4
   Add the ground beef and ground pork, making sure to break apart the clumps with a wooden spoon. Turn up the heat to medium high but make sure not to burn the vegetables. Season with another pinch of salt and add about 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Cook for ten to fifteen minutes, until the fat from the meat has begun to render and you start to see caramelization on the bottom of the pan.
5. 5
   Add the fish sauce (if using) and the tomato paste and stir into the meat and cook for about three minutes.
6. 6
   Add the beef broth and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil then immediately reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 45 minutes to one hour. Stir in the milk 30 minutes into the simmer time. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
7. 7
   Serve with your favorite pasta and Parmigiano-Reggiano. This is enough for two pounds of pasta so if you won't use all of it I recommend freezing a half batch for later use.