Name: Lamb Ragu with Papardelle
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 3-4 Tbsp olive oil; 1/2 white onion; 2 large shallots; 2 cloves garlic; 1 carrot; 1 stalk celery; 1 lb ground lamb; 1/2 cup good red wine; 1 8oz can tomato sauce; 3-4 Tbsp tomato paste; 2 bay leaves; small bundle of fresh thyme sprigs, plus more for serving; 1 -2 tsp balsamic vinegar; salt and black pepper; Parmigiano Reggiano cheese for grating; 1 lb papardelle pasta