Pasta Bolognese - KAT'S CLEAN KITCHEN

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced
• 1 medium celery rib, finely diced
• 2 ounces pancetta, thickly sliced, finely diced (optional, I didn't use this)
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground veal (optional, I didn't use this)
• 1/4 pound ground pork
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 (28-ounce) can peeled Italian tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped, juices reserved
• 1 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth (I used Parmesan Stock)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, I didn't use this — mainly because I forgot to add to my cart!)
• 2 pounds penne rigate (or any pasta)
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving