• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter plus 2 Tbsp more to toss pasta
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion from 1 medium onion
• 1 celery stalk finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot peeled and shredded
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 lb ground beef 20% fat, or use a mixture of beef and pork
• 1/2 tsp fine sea salt plus more to taste
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste
• 1 cup dry white wine or red wine
• 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups hot water plus more as needed
• 2 Tbsp double-concentrated tomato paste or 4 Tbsp regular tomato paste
• 1/4 cup parsley finely chopped (or fresh basil), plus more to serve
• 1/2 cup whole milk

To Serve:

• pappardelle or tagliatelle pasta, to serve
• Parmesan Cheese to serve