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Into a heavy cast iron pot drizzle olive oil to cover bottom of pot.
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Toss in celery, carrots, onions and bay leaf.
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Saute until onions are translucent.
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Add ground beef, breaking it up until it is a fine crumble, then add minced pancetta and cook until brown.
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Drain grease if necessary.
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Stir in wine and let it evaporate a bit.
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Slowly stir in 3/4 cup milk.
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Stir in tomato paste, pureed San Marzano tomatoes, salt and pepper and blend.
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Simmer on low heat for 4 hours adding the additional 1/4 cup milk a little at a time as the moisture dissipates.
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Turn off heat and let it sit.
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Remove bay leaf.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
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Then drain it.
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Toss pasta into the pan with the sauce.
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Plate and sprinkle with grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
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Enjoy!