Pasta with Braised Pork Ragu {plus a $240 Le Creuset Braiser Giveaway!}

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder (or 4-6 pound bone-in pork shoulder)
• 2 large red onions, finely chopped
• 2 large carrots, grated
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 dried bay leaves
• Pinch of crush red pepper flakes
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
• Rigatoni, Pappardelle, or pasta of choice
• Parmigiano Reggiano, for garnish