Pasta Bolognese

Name: Pasta Bolognese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 1 medium carrot, finely diced; 1 medium celery rib, finely diced; 2 ounces thickly sliced pancetta, finely diced; 1/2 pound ground beef; 1/2 pound ground veal; 1/4 pound ground pork; 2 large garlic cloves, chopped; 3/4 cup dry white wine; One 28-ounce can peeled Italian tomatoes-seeded and finely chopped, juices reserved; 1 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 pounds penne rigate; Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 medium carrot, finely diced
1 medium celery rib, finely diced
2 ounces thickly sliced pancetta, finely diced
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground veal
1/4 pound ground pork
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 cup dry white wine
One 28-ounce can peeled Italian tomatoes-seeded and finely chopped, juices reserved
1 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 pounds penne rigate
Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

Directions

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