Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce (Pasta Meat Sauce)

For the Bolognese Sauce:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 medium onion finely diced
• 2 celery sticks finely diced
• 2 medium carrots grated
• 2 lb ground beef we prefer beef with 15% or 20% fat content
• salt and black pepper
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley plus more to serve
• 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 cup dry white wine Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay
• 2 28 oz each canned crushed tomatoes (or canned whole tomatoes, crushed)*
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 bay leaf optional

To Serve:

• Pasta, Parsley and Parmesan or your favorite Italian cheese to serve

What You'll Need:

• Large skillet or dutch oven slow cooker