Instructions

1. Prepare the Base Fry the chopped pancetta with the olive oil. Finely chop the onion, celery, and carrot.

2. Sauté Vegetables Add the vegetables to the oil and pancetta and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until softened but not browned.

3. Brown Meat Raise the heat to medium and add the ground beef. Break it up with a spoon, then cook for about ten minutes, stirring always, until it sizzles and browns.

4. Deglaze Add the wine and cook over medium heat until it has completely evaporated.

5. Add Tomatoes Add the tomato paste and the strained chopped tomatoes. Mix well.

6. Simmer Add a cup of boiling stock and simmer, covered, for about 3 hours. Check periodically and add more broth (or water) as needed.

7. Add Milk Add the milk halfway through the cooking time (after about 1.5 hours).

8. Season and Serve Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.