INGREDIENTS
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extra virgin olive oil
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1 onion, minced
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2 carrots, peeled and cut in small dice
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 lb ground Angus beef (85%)
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1 lb ground pork
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26 ounces crushed or pureed Italian tomatoes (I like San Marzano tomatoes)
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2 Tbsp tomato paste (from a tube that you should always have in your fridge)
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1/2 cup red wine, Marsala, or cognac
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2 bay leaves
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a bunch of fresh thyme, leaves removed (at least 3 Tbsp)
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salt and fresh pepper to taste
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1/2 cup of heavy cream
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4 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (not traditional, but my secret ingredient)
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 pound papardelle pasta
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garnish
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fresh Parmigiano Reggiano
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fresh thyme leaves