Pesto & Pepper Bucatini Bolognese - HAPPY VEG

Ingredients

• 454g Dry Bucatini Pasta
• 1/4 C EVOO
• 1 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
• 3 cloves Garlic, crushed & minced
• 5 sprigs Fresh Thyme
• 1 Yellow Onion, finely diced
• 1 Shallot, diced
• 2 stalks Celery, finely diced
• 1 Carrot, peeled & finely diced
• 3 Bell Peppers (not green), finely diced
• 340g Beyond Meat Beef
• 2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
• 1 C White Wine (I used Pinot Grigio)
• 3 Pres. Choice Plant-Based Chik'n Broth
• 1 C 2% Milk, room temperature
• 1 x Hard Cheese Rind
• 1/2 C Grana Padano, finely shredded
• 1/4 C Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 Tsp. + Himalayan Salt