Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground veal
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/4 cups dry white wine
  • 1 1/4 cups crushed canned tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef or veal stock
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 18 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Method

  • In a large deep pot set over medium-high heat, heat the oil and add the carrots, celery and onion.
  • Cook, stirring often, until the onions begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the veal, pork and garlic and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Cook, breaking the chunks of meat with a spatula, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the wine, tomatoes, stock, thyme and nutmeg.
  • Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a bare simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, for 3 hours.
  • Stir in the cream, season with salt and pepper and serve over pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.