Hearty Pasta Dishes With Ground Beef Proper Beef Ragu Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups, 225g)
• 2 carrots, finely chopped (about 1 cup, 150g)
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped (about 1 cup, 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef (450g), preferably 80/20 blend
• 1/2 cup dry red wine (120 ml), such as Chianti or Merlot
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (794g)
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce (425g)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• 1 pound (450g) dried pappardelle pasta
• Salt for pasta water
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving