Our Bolognese pasta features a traditional combination of ground beef, pork, veal, and tomato studded with salt-cured pancetta. It's tossed with penne rigate and served with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Direction

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large, heavy saucepan until shimmering. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and pancetta and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened but not browned, about 8 minutes. Scrape the vegetable mixture into a large bowl.
3. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the saucepan and heat until just shimmering. Add the beef, veal, and pork and cook over moderately high heat until just barely pink, about 5 minutes.
4. Return the vegetable mixture to the saucepan. Add the garlic and cook over high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Add the wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost evaporated, about 8 minutes.
6. Stir in the tomatoes and their juices, the chicken stock, thyme, and bay leaf. Season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper and bring to a boil over high heat.
7. Cover partially and cook over moderately low heat for 1 hour. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the heavy cream and cook the sauce just until heated through.
8. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente.
9. Drain well, return to the pot, add the sauce, and toss.
10. Serve the pasta in deep bowls and pass the Parmesan at the table.