Bolognese Sauce

Bolognese Sauce

1/4 c. olive oil

2 Tbsp. butter

2 medium onions, finely chopped

4 ribs celery, finely chopped

2 carrots, finely chopped

5 cloves garlic, sliced

4 oz. mushrooms

1 lb. ground pork

1 lb. ground veal

4 oz. ground bacon

6 oz. tomato paste

1 c. milk (or 1/2 c. chicken stock)

1/2 c. dry white wine

parsley

1/2 tsp. oregano

1/2 tsp. basil

2 bay leaves

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. thyme

28 oz. chopped tomatoes

Heat oil and butter.

Add onions, celery, carrots, mushrooms and garlic. Saute for about 5 to 7 minutes.

Add pork, veal and bacon - brown.  Drain.

Add tomato paste; add milk and simmer until almost reduced.

Add wine.

Then add spices and chopped tomatoes.

Bring to a boil.

Simmer for 2 to 3 hours.