Easy Ragu with Ricotta - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 7 ounces pasta
• 1.1 pounds ground pork
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 celery stalk (finely chopped (optional))
• 2 carrots (grated)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup whole milk
• ½ cup dry white wine (like Pinot Gris)
• 2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 4 ounces whole milk ricotta
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 ounces grated Parmesan (more for serving)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried sage
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• fresh thyme (for serving (optional))