Never tried this in the oven before, but I’ve gotten do it again soon! Everyone loved it!

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 cup whole milk
1 cup dry white wine
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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