Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce

Stove-top bolognese is delicious but time consuming. This version is just as yummy, but takes much less time to prepare.

Adapted from Real Simple

Ingredients:
~2 medium/large shallots, finely chopped
~1 stalk celery (with leaves!), finely chopped
~1 large carrot, finely chopped
~2 tbs. olive oil
~1 lb. ground beef
~1/2 lb. ground pork (do not skip the pork - it adds a lot of flavor)
~1 cup milk
~1 6oz. can tomato paste
~6 14oz. cans diced tomatoes
~4 tsp. kosher salt
~1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
~1/2 cup red wine
~long pasta (such as linguine or pappardelle)

1. In a large skillet, combine the onion, celery, carrot, and olive oil and cook over medium heat. Stir frequently until tender - about 10 minutes.
2. Add meat and cook, stirring frequently, until it loses its pink color. Add milk. Increase heat to high and cook until the milk has evaporated. Transfer to slow cooker.
3. Return the skillet to the heat and add tomato paste and wine. Cook over low heat for about 5 minutes. Add to the slow cooker along with tomatoes, salt, and nutmeg.
4. Cook on low for 8 hours. Serve over prepared long pasta.