Beef Bolognese with Linguine
"After much research, tasting and tweaking, I finally came up with this beef bolognese recipe, based on a dish from an Italian restaurant where I worked. It’s perfect for feeding a house full of guests. —Christine Wendland, Browns Mills, New Jersey..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
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1/3 cup olive oil
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3 medium onions, chopped
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3 large carrots, chopped
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6 celery ribs, chopped
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1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste, divided
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9 garlic cloves, sliced
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3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
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5 teaspoons kosher salt
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3 teaspoons dried basil
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3 teaspoons dried marjoram
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1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1-1/2 cups dry red wine
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3 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
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1-1/2 cups beef stock
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6 bay leaves
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3 cups 2% milk
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3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Hot cooked linguine
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Additional grated Parmesan cheese, optional
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