1 pound bacon, chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 pound ground beef
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
salt to taste
Shred meat and pour in white wine. Preserve 2 cups water so that the top of the sauce won't get too thick. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown beef in the bacon grease. Simmer several minutes, until brothy; remove from heat.
To sauce with beef; add some of the basil and the remaining basil and simmer several minutes, until tender.
To remaining sauce: Add milk or water and simmer over medium-low heat until almost liquid evaporates, about 15 minutes. Return mixture to sauce and season with salt and pepper. Heat through and serve warm.