Genevieve Padalecki Instagram – when the holidaze hit, nothing beats a warm ’n cozy comfort meal —esp when it involves famed Italian cookbook author marcella hazan’s classic bolognese with sustainable @forceofnaturemeats veggies from the garden.  (*non-meat eaters may opt for a @beyondmeat crumble or head to our stories for all-veggie alternative) **another pro/cheat tip from @genpadalecki: cooking the sauce for 2 hrs vs 4 hours came out just fine! ⏲️ nowadays, we recognize that it’s important to be mindful of where & how we source our food. force of nature’s meats are procured through regenerative agriculture, which creates nutrient-rich, tasty food that’s free of synthetics, chemicals, hormones or antibiotics. by supporting sustainable, eco-friendly processes, we can all take part in healing ecosystems & boosting land resilience, making our communities – and the planet itself – healthier. 💪🌎 p.s. keep an eye on our stories for a roundup of our fav cookbooks to help inspire your own holiday meals. 📖🥘👀🎄 marcella hazan’s classic bolognese:  1 tbs oil 3 tbs butter 1 tbs for tossing the pasta ½ c  chopped onion ⅔ c chopped celery ⅔ c chopped carrot ¾ lbs  ground beef  Salt Black pepper 1 c whole milk ⅛ tsp nutmeg 1 c dry white wine 1½ c canned tomatoes, cut up, with their juice 1¼ to 1½ pounds pasta Freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese at the table Directions: 1. Put oil, butter onion in the pot and turn the heat to medium. Cook and stir the onion until it’s translucent, then add the celery and carrot. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring to coat them well. 2. Add ground beef, a large pinch of salt & pepper. Crumble the meat with a fork, stir well and cook until the beef has lost its raw, red color. 3. Add milk & let it simmer, stirring frequently, until it has bubbled away completely. Add nutmeg. 4. Add wine, simmer until it has evaporated, then add tomatoes & stir to coat all ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours or more, stirring from time to time. To keep it from sticking, add ½ cup of water whenever necessary. Stir to mix the fat into the sauce, taste and correct for salt. 5. Toss with cooked drained pasta, adding the tbs of butter, & serve with freshly grated parmesan.