"Braised Pork Ragu Pasta is the ultimate, cozy weather, winter comfort food for special occasions and comforting weeknight dinners alike...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cubed into 1'' chunks, and trimmed of big pieces of fat
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
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3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1/2 of a medium yellow onion, chopped
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1 medium carrot, peeled and finely diced
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1 celery stalk, finely diced
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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3/4 cup dry red wine*
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
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1 sprig fresh rosemary
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1 bay leaf
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1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
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1 pound pasta of your choice (pappardelle, tagliatelle, or mafaldine are my top choices for this!)
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1/2-3/4 cup pasta water*
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freshly grated parmiggiano reggiano, for serving