1⁄4 cup olive oil 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 medium carrot, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 1⁄2 tsp. crushed red chile flakes 1⁄2 lb. ground veal 1⁄4 lb. ground pork Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste tbsp. tomato paste 1⁄2 cup of Alverdi Barbera 1 (28-oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes in juice, crushed by hand 10 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1 lb. dried penne rigate or ziti Grated parmesan, for serving
DIRECTIONS:
PENNE BOLOGNESE SERVES 6-8
Heat oil in an 8-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add garlic, carrots, celery, onions, and chile flakes, and cook until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
Add veal, pork, salt and pepper; cook, stirring and breaking up meat, until meat is browned, about 8 minutes.
Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until browned, about 2 minutes.
Add wine and cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
Add tomatoes, basil, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick, about 6 minutes more. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
Add penne and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
Drain, reserving 1⁄2 cup pasta water. Toss pasta with sauce and reserved water.