Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients (25)

• Spice mix:
• 4 cloves, whole
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 10 black peppercorns
• Sauce:
• 1/2 lb pancetta
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 garlic cloves
• 14 oz canned whole tomatoes
• 4 oz tomato paste
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb Sweet or Hot Italian pork sausages
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 12 oz pasta of choice
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 oz burrata cheese
• leaves fresh basil for garnish