BOLOGNESE MEAT SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in a heavy saucepan.
• Add the onion, and cook over moderate heat for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the bacon and cook until the onion is translucent.
• Stir in the carrot, celery and garlic.
• Cook 3-4 minutes more.
• Add the beef and crumble it into the vegetables with a fork.
• Stir until the meat loses its red color.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour in the wine, raise the heat slightly, and cook until the liquid evaporates, 3-4 minutes.
• Add the milk and cook until it evaporates.
• Stir in the tomatoes with their juice, and the herbs.
• Bring the sauce to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low, and simmer, uncovered for 1 1/2-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Serve over pasta.