Beef Short Rib Ragu with Pappardelle – It's Skinny Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 packages It's Skinny Pappardelle
• 2 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
• 1 tsp Kosher salt
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1.5 cups)
• 2 carrots, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, optional.