For Bolognese Sauce:

• 1 lb ground beef (or ground beef + pork mix)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 carrots, finely diced
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup dry red wine (or beef broth)
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

For Gnocchi:

• 1 lb potato gnocchi (fresh or shelf-stable)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)