I made this for a potluck with some Tennis friends the other night and it was great. Not a lot of work, it takes a long time but most of it is just simmering on the stove. Made great left overs after the party to take to work also.

Spaghetti Bolognese

6 oz bacon slices, cut into 1/2" pieces
1 yellow Onion, Diced
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 Garlic gloves
2 lb. Ground beef
6 oz tomato paste
1 cup milk
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fresh ground Pepper
1 lb Spaghetti, cooked , water reserved

In large pot over medium high heat, cook bacon until crisp 7-10 minutes. Spon off all but 1 tablespoonful of fat. Add Onion and 1/2 tsp salt; cook until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add ground beef and 1 tsp salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is no longer pink. about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, milk and 1/2 cup of cheese.

Cook on Low until sauce thickens about 4 hours. Skim fat off sauce. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.


Add cooked spaghetti to sauce plus enough pasta-cooking water to loosen sauce; toss to combine. Transfer to individual bowls; sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.