Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1-inch pieces are fine)
- 1 large or 2 slim carrots, coarsely chopped
- 2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds ground chuck, brisket or round or combination
- 1 1/4 cups tomato paste (from 2 6-ounce cans)
- 2 cups red wine, preferably hearty but really, anything you like to drink
- water
- 2 bay leaves
- A few sprigs thyme, tied in a bundle
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons water, if needed
- 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 clove minced garlic
- grated nutmeg
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 2/3 cups grated Parmesan cheese
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